Discovering the Effortless Life, Part 1 – Acceptance
Part 1: Acceptance
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to live effortlessly? Are you living with ease—or with stress and struggle?
One of the most powerful concepts I’ve learned through the Master Key Experience (MKE) is the Law of Least Effort. During Week 23 of the program, we were introduced to this principle as a daily reading and reflection. This is based on The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra.
Law of Least Effort
Acceptance:
I will practice Acceptance. Today I will accept people, situations, circumstances, and events as the occur. I will know that this moment is as it should be, because the whole universe is as it should be. I will not struggle against the whole universe by struggling against this moment. Deepak Chopra
Responsibility:
The second thing is to take responsibility for your situation and for all the events you see as problems. This means not blaming anyone or anything for your situation, including yourself. Deepak Chopra
Defenselessness:
The third component of the Law of Least Effort is defenselessness, which means that your awareness is established in defenselessness, and you have relinquished the need to convince or persuade others of your point of view. Deepak Chopra
Living by this law means practicing Acceptance, Responsibility, and Defenselessness daily. These three tenets have been life-changing for me.
I’ve meditated on them for years, and throughout the day, I often pause and recite them as part of my affirmation to be calm, peaceful, confident, and loving.
Let’s explore Acceptance more deeply.
Acceptance: A Practice, Not a Switch
The phrase “I will practice Acceptance” reminds me that it’s a journey. Acceptance doesn’t happen just because we want it—it requires intention and repetition.
As the MKE says, “Perfect Practice Prevents Poor Performance.” Daily practice is key to real personal growth.
Each morning, before I get out of bed, I ground myself with gratitude and faith: “Yes, Lord! Thank you, Jesus!” This sets the tone for the day—surrendering control and trusting that God will lead.
Living in the Present
The Law of Least Effort teaches: “Today I will accept the people, situations, circumstances, and events as they occur.”
The word “Today” is powerful—it anchors us in the present. This day will never come again. Why waste it resisting what is?
We can’t control other people or every situation. But we can control our response. Accepting what’s in front of us, doing what we can, and letting go of the rest—that’s true freedom.
Trusting the Bigger Picture
“This moment is as it should be, because the whole universe is as it should be.”
We rarely see the full picture. Things may feel unfair or confusing now, but over time, meaning often reveals itself.
We don’t always get to understand everything in the moment, and that’s okay. Faith means trusting that, in the end, it will all make sense—even if we don’t see the final outcome in this lifetime.
Letting Go of Struggle
“I will not struggle against the whole universe by struggling against this moment.”
This line freed me. I used to fight reality, trying to control outcomes. It only led to stress and disappointment. But the truth is, we can’t control everything—and we don’t need to.
Surrendering to what is brings peace. It’s not giving up—it’s allowing life to unfold while we stay centered and calm.
Complete Acceptance
“My acceptance is total and complete. I accept things as they are in this moment, not as I wish they were.”
Partial acceptance still breeds frustration. We must accept fully, or we’ll continue resisting internally. Resistance robs us of peace. Acceptance invites calm and clarity.
The Path to an Effortless Life
An effortless life isn’t one without challenges—it’s one where we stop resisting them. We often try to avoid pain or force comfort, but that only leads to more struggle.
Instead, practice acceptance moment by moment.
Don’t fight the now. Embrace it.
If you’re curious how to live this way and want to prepare your mind for transformation, consider joining the next MKE course. In the meantime, begin with the “Mind Shift – 7 Day Mental Diet.” Click HERE to get on the mailing list and receive your Mind Shift for FREE.
Let the practice of acceptance guide you to an effortless life.
Thank you, Esther, for your clear and straightforward article on the Law of Least Effort! I’d just like to add this: Your present moment is yours to live and experience, it’s not for anybody else. Just as much as the present moment of others has no value for you. With the electronic media sharing so much information, so many personal success stories, you can get the impression that others make progress while you are locked in. it’s important during these periods when you encounter obstacles or experience stagnation, to keep that focus on controlling your own thoughts, carving out your own path, working your own routines to obtain insights for self-fulfilment. This makes Acceptance a very individual quality, just like Responsibility and Defencelessness.
What a great addition, Drem. Thanks for that insight!
I agree Shirley mahalo for commenting!
Yes, Drem, you are absolutely right about each of us focusing on our lot. There is no point looking at others whether it’s success or failure because it’s their own lot to be responsible for. Each of us needs to focus on our own life and live out our best, right? Thank you for your comment!
That is some deep thinking my friend Mahalo for such a great insight Drem!
Thank you Esther, I love the Law of Least Effort. I used to think everything had to be hard. Now I know better:)
Me, too, Arlene. It’s so peaceful now that I know life doesn’t have to be hard!
That’s right, my friends, Arlene and Shirley, we love this effortless life that we are living out, right? What a gift!
OMGosh you’re right – we make it hard lol life is beautiful mahalo for the reminder
I don’t believe I could pick a favorite of #the7lawsofthemind but least effort is a wonderful law!
I love this blog! It’s so true! I learned this first hand last year when i realized that living life with a “white knuckle grip” was stressing me out! So I eased up and now have a “firm grip” on the important things only. I’m MUCH calmer!
Thank you, Stephanie, for your personal testimony of how this effortless life is possible and how beautiful it is for each of us.
That brings me and anyone I believe who see this, great joy! more joy more calm more love! you’re a perfect example mahalo Stephanie!
Hi Esther!
Isn’t it Deepak Chopra who said, “Do a lot, accomplish very little. Do a little, accomplish a lot. Do nothing, accomplish everything.” ?
Probably lol – he said so many great things like that mahalo loren!
Amen to that, Loren! I am focusing on “Do nothing” more and more recently realizing that it is not depends on my own efforts but living out my life with God’s guidance and direction. Especially when I sit with Him in silence long enough, everything is so easy and smooth in my life. Truly a blessing to trust and depend on Him completely!