August 18, 2022
Acceptance, Not For You, But For Your Life
I do not see ‘acceptance’ as a complex concept or idea, but rather something that is so small, that can still benefit me in grand ways. I go through everyday problems frequently, problems such as finishing my work later than I would have liked, having trouble comprehending an assignment, or arriving home late. These issues are small, my day may be delayed by perhaps 1 or 2 hours, but I always find myself in complete stress, worried that I might not get all of my work done, that I may not get adequate sleep, that I may not have time to study for a test, and other bouts of school problems.
I have realized that instead of worrying about these issues, I need to gain acceptance instead, and realize that I just have to adapt to a new schedule now. When I find acceptance, instead of wasting time worrying about my school work, I spend more time figuring out how I will manage all of my school work and I am always able to find a way to make it all work. Therefore, I become less stressed and over think less about my schoolwork, I feel less negative emotions and overall just am in a better mood. I am able to enjoy the moment, instead of wishing that I was on time with my schedule. Something as small as just accepting that my day didn’t go the way that I wanted it to go affects me in a large, positive way, not just on that day, but overall.
Now, acceptance is also not as simple to complete for others. Acceptance can occur in more complex situations, for example, accepting that your friend is growing to be a different person than you, accepting your child for who they truly are, in terms of identity, and so on. But I have also found that the mere act of accepting gives way for a calmer and happier sense of life. In the first example that I stated, instead of worrying that you and your friend will grow further apart, you just need to accept that that is a normal part of life. Sometimes, you just need to realize that things will not always be perfect.
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I have realized that instead of worrying about these issues, I need to gain acceptance instead, and realize that I just have to adapt to a new schedule now. When I find acceptance, instead of wasting time worrying about my school work, I spend more time figuring out how I will manage all of my school work and I am always able to find a way to make it all work. Therefore, I become less stressed and over think less about my schoolwork, I feel less negative emotions and overall just am in a better mood. I am able to enjoy the moment, instead of wishing that I was on time with my schedule. Something as small as just accepting that my day didn’t go the way that I wanted it to go affects me in a large, positive way, not just on that day, but overall.
Now, acceptance is also not as simple to complete for others. Acceptance can occur in more complex situations, for example, accepting that your friend is growing to be a different person than you, accepting your child for who they truly are, in terms of identity, and so on. But I have also found that the mere act of accepting gives way for a calmer and happier sense of life. In the first example that I stated, instead of worrying that you and your friend will grow further apart, you just need to accept that that is a normal part of life. Sometimes, you just need to realize that things will not always be perfect.
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