Not all fingers are the same length;
But when they bend all stand equal. Thus life becomes easy when we bend and accept to all situations.!
We’ve all heard it before – acceptance is the key to happiness and peace of mind. But what does that mean in practice? How can we accept things that don’t seem fair or just, or that make us feel bad about ourselves? How do we learn to accept another person when their actions are destructive and hurtful? We may not always like what happens in our lives or in the world around us, but accepting it and choosing to respond in a positive way can help us feel at peace and move forward with our lives.
No one is perfect
I am not a perfect person. I’m a human being and, I make mistakes. ~Bryant Gumble
No one is perfect, but what we can do is learn to accept ourselves and others for who they are. When we accept life as it comes to us, we will find that it becomes much easier to deal with the ups and downs that come our way. But before we can do this, there are some things that we need to understand about acceptance: what it means, why it’s important and how it affects our lives. With these things in mind, you will be better prepared to deal with life’s obstacles as they come your way!
What does acceptance mean?
What is Acceptance?
Acceptance is not the same thing as agreement. It’s about recognizing that we are all human and are going to make mistakes, and then learning how to forgive ourselves for them. And it can also be about recognizing when you’re in a situation where you don’t have the power to change anything, so instead you put your energy into accepting the situation and figuring out what you can do from there. For example, if someone says something hurtful to you, acceptance might mean acknowledging how they made you feel without getting lost in anger or sadness about it. Or if an accident happens and your friend gets hurt, acceptance might be about realizing that nobody could’ve prevented this from happening and putting your energy towards comforting your friend.
The Importance of Acceptance
In Zen philosophy, the practice of acceptance is known as katsu. Katsu does not mean to passively agree with a situation, but rather to approach it without judgment and with the full understanding that there is no other way things could be. When we are able to see the world through eyes of acceptance, any situation can be turned into an opportunity for growth. In addition to this personal growth, accepting a situation also has benefits for those around us: by not getting angry or frustrated at every little thing that goes wrong, we can actually help other people find peace in their lives as well.
How to Practice Acceptance
We can all practice acceptance to improve our lives. The first step is to be aware of the thoughts we have and the judgments that come with them. Once we’re conscious, we can decide how much value those thoughts have in our life.
Next, we can choose to either indulge in what’s going on in our minds or let it go. When you let go, you’ve given yourself the power over your own thoughts rather than letting them control you. You’re also making room for something new and better to take its place.
By practicing acceptance, you’re taking back control over your life and not allowing others’ opinions to influence yours.
Learning to accept
Learning to accept can be difficult, but the benefits are worth it. It’s a process that you start by learning to accept your own flaws and shortcomings, then gradually expanding that acceptance to include others. The more you practice it, the easier it becomes. And as time goes on, you’ll find that life gets a lot easier when you just go with the flow and take things in stride.
