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Acceptance is not passive assent, but a bold step towards recognizing a new reality. Self-reliance does not mean living without fear, but rather the ability to act in spite of it. Instead of fighting your own fears or trying to avoid them, it is worth coming to terms with them, letting them be, not letting them rule your life.
Journal: Diary of Acceptance
This process begins with understanding the causes of the problems and transforming the mindset. Change involves not only physical aspects, but also inner transformation and acceptance.
Our second life begins when we realize that we have only one life.
Why is acceptance so important? Because it's where it starts. it's to start moving, it's to stop, it's to stop, it's to come to a realization that I need to accept.
Journal: Diary of Acceptance
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“As we play with reality, we will find that we can somehow come to terms with it.”
When we interact with reality through an acceptance journal, allowing ourselves to experiment, change or reinterpret it, we gradually learn to accept it as it is.
This play with reality is an attempt to perceive events and circumstances from different perspectives, to be present in each moment, to seek new approaches to challenges, and to change one's own reactions to them.
This play with reality is an attempt to perceive events and circumstances from different perspectives, to be present in each moment, to seek new approaches to challenges, and to change one's own reactions to them.
In the process of these experiments and interactions, we better understand reality and find ways to come to terms with its inevitable aspects, achieving inner peace and harmony. The changes are gradual: we become aware of the problems we face, we change our thinking and approaches to different situations, we change our habits.
In the end, our lives are transformed in different spheres. This path is not easy, but it is worth every effort, every drop of sweat and tears. Step by step we are approaching a new life where we live consciously, happily and in harmony with ourselves. The Universe began with the Big Bang, and its fiery, powerful energy gave birth to our wonderful world.
Journal: Diary of Acceptance
Why is a diary important?
Because it is intimate work with yourself, with awareness of yourself, safely accepting your fears and vulnerabilities.
- It's a place where you can be without fear of judgment to change your thinking little by little
- It's a place where you safely take responsibility for yourself and can experiment
You want to write one word at a time, or you want to flip through..... and it's all about learning about yourself and practicing your inner resilience.
When you are told to step out of your comfort zone, it is not always necessary. It is better to gradually expand your comfort zone so that what once seemed uncomfortable becomes habitual and does not require so much effort and energy.
Visualize your comfort zone as three circles: comfort zone, intermediate zone, and panic zone.
The intermediate zone is between the comfort zone and the panic zone. When you step into this intermediate zone, you train your inner resilience and gradually expand the boundaries of your comfort zone.
Make a list of things that take you out of your comfort zone emotionally and start with simple tasks, gradually progressing to more complex ones.
The nice thing is that you don't have to share it with anyone, you can train on your own. And record your achievements in a diary - this will help you see the changes and feel proud of your successes. It's important to make sure you write down every step.
Acceptance does not require you to joyfully embrace change, but it is a process that unfolds gradually, like a curtain, opening new horizons.
However, it is important not to confuse acceptance with humility.
Humility often means abdicating responsibility and placing it on the will of circumstances.
Instead, acceptance is a deep understanding that you can observe what is happening without having to wallow in struggle or despair.
Each of us faces pain in different ways: some of us accept it as part of life, others try to avoid or push it away. Accepting a situation does not mean that you agree with it or like it. It is more about opening yourself to new possibilities and experiences by listening to your true needs.
Self-acceptance is the key to a healthy self-esteem that influences our every move. It helps reduce procrastination, overcome imposter syndrome and feel more confident. When you accept yourself with all your strengths and weaknesses, your confidence grows and you become less dependent on the opinions and evaluations of others.
Fear of failure often keeps us in the grip of doubt, but accepting ourselves allows us to reduce this fear by realizing that our worth is not measured by accomplishments alone. This gives us more determination and helps us to act with greater effectiveness.
Self-acceptance also helps to free oneself from imposter syndrome by no longer seeing one's successes as accidental or undeserved. This allows you to find inner harmony and feel more confident.
In this way, self-acceptance becomes the foundation that supports our self-esteem, helps us overcome inner fears and lead a more harmonious life. Open yourself to this process and you will see how your attitude to the world and to yourself will change.
It is also important to accept and respect your body, understanding its capabilities and limitations. Respect for one's own body is manifested by listening to its needs and being able to adapt to its limitations, rather than just following fashion trends or social expectations.
“Accepting yourself is the beginning of real change. It is not simply accepting circumstances, but a courageous decision to live in harmony with reality, gaining inner peace and confidence. By opening ourselves to acceptance, we increase our own comfort zone, develop resilience and confidence. Remember that all change begins with one simple step - acceptance.”