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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 11 MIN

Ep. 77 | How to Stop Gripping What Isn't Working

from The Daily Ascent · host Molly Carmel

In today's episode, I'm talking about what a big ugly tractor taught me about acceptance being the doorway to change.  I share the story of a client who just moved and couldn't stop fixating on the construction in her backyard, and what happened when I invited her to open her palms and accept what is.  We'll explore why you can't see a solution when you're gripping so hard to what isn't working - and how acceptance creates the space for possibility. Question to carry into your day: What's the tractor in your backyard right now - the thing you're gripping so hard that you can't see any other possibilities - and what would it look like to open your palms and accept it? Want to chat about working together? Me too! Visit https://www.mollycarmel.com to schedule a free call about my Stop Starting Over System. Let's Stay Connected:  Subscribe on YouTube Instagram: @mollycarmel Check out my Pocket Sages on my Amazon Storefront Questions or want to share your story? Email me at [email protected] An Operation Podcast production | @OperationPodcast

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