I always understood acceptance as something external, acceptance of events, situations and people we come across. Acceptance to avoid conflict and acceptance to make peace. But the completeness of the lesson actually lies in both 'Self Acceptance ' and acceptance of others.
We may think that by default we all follow self Acceptance, but when we dwell deeper its a broad spectrum manifesting in different areas.
The beginning of self Acceptance is self awareness. First of all do we have an awareness of our strengths and weaknesses. Once we are aware of some aspect of ourselves, are we in acceptance of what comes to the awareness of our conscious mind. Are we constantly willing to improve ourselves wherever we figure a short coming . Are we constantly willing to utilize our strengths for our own betterment? A major step is crossed if we are able to accept and act on our own strengths and weaknesses.
The second step in Self Acceptance is in appreciating and celebrating our uniqueness without comparing ourselves with anyone. Never allow yourself to feel small or inadequate in comparison with anyone or anything. Always remember you are complete the way you are.
The third step in practicing Self Acceptance is the ability to take other people's criticisms, jealousy and arrogance in a light way without getting affected. Other people's opinion about us is thier idea aboutb us based on their limited understanding, its not the ultimate Reality.
The fourth step in practicing Self Acceptance is in appreciating timeliness. Each of us have different experiences in this journey and different timeliness. Do we have the patience to wait for our time ? Or do we get into self doubts and blame ourselves for things which are not in our control ?
Acceptance is complete only when we accept ourselves as well as others, be it inside out or outside in, ultimately the balance will be established only by practicing both self acceptance and acceptance of others. We need to celebrate the God within us as well as the God within our fellow creatures.Acceptance is the first step towards that.
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