Self-acceptance

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Do you like who you are? Do you accept what you are? 

Accepting yourself for who and what you are, can be difficult for many of us, especially when you compare yourself with others. 

Don’t you think your life would be so liberating if you completely accept yourself and your vulnerabilities?

Yes indeed!

Self-acceptance is to be fully aware of your strengths and weaknesses. It’s about appreciating your talents, your capabilities and your worth. It is the feeling of satisfaction with yourself, despite your flaws and regardless of past choices.

“When we accept ourselves for what we are, we decrease our hunger for power or the acceptance of others because our self-intimacy reinforces our inner sense of security. We are no longer preoccupied with being powerful or popular. We no longer fear criticism because we accept the reality of our human limitations. Once integrated, we are less often plagued with the desire to please others because simply being true to ourselves brings lasting peace. We are grateful for life and we deeply appreciate and love ourselves.”

– Brennan Manning

When you’re accepting yourself, you’re embracing all the facets of life — the positive as well as the negative ones. Self-acceptance is necessary for good mental health. It could be the key to a happier life.

“So we scramble to fill ourselves—our time, our body, our mind. We might buy something new or lose ourselves in mindless small talk. As soon as we have a gap, we go online to check our email, we turn on music, we get a snack, watch television—anything to help us bury the feelings of vulnerability and deficiency lurking in our psyche.”

– Tara Brach

If you are oblivious to what other people think about you — self-acceptance is probably irrelevant. But for many, it’s a struggle. They consistently doubt themselves and negative thoughts get settled in their minds.

The journey to self-acceptance takes extensive work and considerable dedication. It is something that’s not going to happen overnight. 

“You’re already stuck with yourself for a lifetime. Why not improve this relationship?”

–Vironika Tugaleva

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So, 

be kind & patient to yourself and accept your flaws

surround yourself with goodness

let go of the ideal, accept imperfections

believe in yourself

AND 

No matter what, don’t give up on yourself. 

That’s me 😁

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