Acceptance from "summary" of Drama Free by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Acceptance is about acknowledging reality. It doesn't mean you have to like or agree with everything that is happening, but it does mean you are choosing to see things as they truly are. When you practice acceptance, you are giving yourself the gift of peace. You are releasing yourself from the burden of trying to change things that are beyond your control. Acceptance is not the same as resignation or defeat. It is simply recognizing that some things are out of your hands. It is about focusing your energy on what you can control rather than wasting it on things that are beyond your influence. Acceptance requires you to let go of the need to constantly fight against reality. It is about surrendering to the present moment and finding contentment in what is. This doesn't mean you can't strive for improvement or change, but rather that you are approaching these efforts from a place of understanding an...
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