“No refusal of this thing” evokes a radical acceptance, an unconditional yes to what is before us.
Spiritual Implication: Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh teaches to embrace suffering rather than running away from it. For example, welcoming heartbreak not as an enemy but as a teacher.
Psychological: Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) emphasizes the ability to welcome painful emotions rather than avoiding them, because rejecting them can intensify suffering.
Practical difficulty: This acceptance is not easy, especially in the face of traumatic or unjust events. But it invites us to find an inner space that is not defined by struggle or rejection.