Strength & Acceptance

 It takes a lot more strength than people realize to have acceptance. No matter the depth of your faith and the ability to manifest your desires, every situation will not be the way you planned prayed, or prepared for. 

Acceptance means you've stopped fighting to control aspects of life that are out of your hands. You accept by acknowledging the real reality.

Ex 1: "Damn it's raining outside, I hate the rain. I wish it wasn't raining, my day would be better if it was warm and the sun was shining. why can't it be sunny today? My day is ruined, how awful this morning has been. Every bad day I have started with the rain. It is the downfall of my life. 

Ex 2: " (Sigh) It's raining today. Well, I guess it's not so bad. Rain is part of life plus I'm sure the plants and trees need a drink. My day will be great because I want it to be and my day will only be ruined if I let it."

When you let go of the attachment connected to your preferred outcome you're able to properly handle the reality that's in front of you. Letting go of your preferred outcome does not mean you agree with, condone or even like what happened, it simply means you've decided to see the situation for what it really is. 

Acceptance is not a replacement for change, in fact, the best change happens when acceptance comes first. Without it, you focus on what should have, could have, or would have been, clouding your ability to make an appropriate decision. 

Acceptance is a choice that comes from deep within. When you accept, you make an active decision that requires inner commitment. It demands you make thoughtful choices that influence the reality that is, instead of the scenario you made up in your head. Beginning the intimate commitment to accepting yourself fully is a great way to deepen your friendship with yourself. 

In what ways do feel your inner strength? How do you deepen your relationship with yourself? Do you find it difficult to have self-acceptance?

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