Paradox

The doctrine of acceptance
is a doctrine of paradox.
For accepting really means
losing yourself
to gain your self,
emptying yourself
to find fulfillment,
closing the door on the old
to open up to the new.
Sacrificing the destination
to enjoy the journey,
releasing the need for answers
to embrace the mystery,
relinquishing control
to gain freedom,
surrendering
to win serenity,
admitting weakness
to develop strength,
dying
to be born anew.