Embrace selfacceptance from "summary" of The Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford
Self-acceptance is the key to unlocking the chains that bind us to our past. It is the act of embracing all parts of ourselves, both light and dark, without judgment or shame. When we deny or suppress aspects of ourselves that we deem unacceptable, we give them power over us. By acknowledging and accepting these shadow aspects, we can reclaim our power and live authentically. Many of us have been conditioned to believe that certain traits or behaviors are undesirable or unworthy. We hide these aspects of ourselves, burying them deep within our psyche. But by doing so, we create a divide within ourselves, a separation between who we are and who we think we should be. This internal conflict manifests as self-doubt, anxiety, and a lack of fulfillment. To truly embrace self-acceptance, we must be willing to confront our shadow self – the parts of us that we have rejected or disowned. This requires honesty and courage,...
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