Radical acceptance is a practice that we can use to keep us in the present moment and honor all our feelings without letting them take over. We get to decide how we respond to the ups and downs of life, and if we're open to it, we can even have fun along the way. Maria is a speaker, author, storyteller, dancer and empowerment coach. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx