Tuesday Talk: Acceptance
Good afternoon chickies! Hope you’re all having an amazing day. Believe it or not, I slept in until 10:30 a.m. today. Normally I’d beat myself up over sleeping in as I have a lot to get done today, but instead I chose to accept it. I accepted it as my body’s way of telling me it needed sleep, as it most definitely did.
Acceptance is a tricky thing for many of us. We try so hard to reach perfection, when sometimes we just need to accept and embrace the “what is”, the now. Of course it’s important to have goals and want the best for yourself, and I 100% urge you to continue striving for those goals. But it’s when we get too hard on ourselves that we need to take a step back and accept things for what they are.
The other day, I got to thinking about how much I’ve changed in the past year, in a positive way that is. I guess I grew up…a little bit. But the number one change I see in myself is that I’ve gotten better at accepting things for what they are, and embracing my imperfections.
I’ve accepted the fact that I’m a curvy girl with “bigger thighs” and will never be sick thin. I’m OK with that. In fact, I like my curves. I’ve accepted that I can get far too emotional at times, but that’s me, and it makes me the wonderful, loving person I am. I’ve accepted I don’t have a “real” full-time 9 to 5 job right now, but that I’m following my dreams to become a freelance writer and holistic health coach. And that’s what is important part. I’ve accepted that sometimes I don’t feel like going to the gym, and that no, that doesn’t make me a bad person. I’ve accepted that your weight is only a number, and that eating a cheeseburger or far too many nachos will not make you fat. I’ve accepted the fact that relationships take work, and compromise is important.
I’ve learned to accept all of these things, as it’s not always the mentality I’ve had. But I must say, it feels a heck of a lot better learning to accept. Right now, I sit typing on my Mac in my purple bikini and sundress sipping on mango-grapefruit Hint water as happy as can be. I’m about to relax by the pool with my best friend, and can’t wait to embrace the day…”big thighs” and all!
What does acceptance mean to you? What do you have trouble accepting? What have you learned to accept over the past few year?
XoXo,
June 28th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
I love this – because that’s exactly where my mind is too. acceptance. I have struggled with body issues of late and it’s a daily process to rectify the image I have in my head vs. the one in the mirror. Good post!
June 28th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
Amen to all of the above! I love this! I’ve accepted so many of those things you list as well. In addition – I’ve accepted the fact that healthy living isn’t easy but then again, nothing worth working for should come easily, am I right? Enjoy the pool time, I’m so jealous!
June 28th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
@jobo I like what you said about rectifying the image of what’s in your head vs. the one in the mirror, and learning to accept YOU for YOU. I think all women tend to struggle with this, and it definitely takes time but I’m happy to see you are on your way and learning to accept : ) Thanks for reading!
June 28th, 2011 at 3:17 pm
@Jes Thanks Jess! You are 100% right – healthy living isn’t always easy, but it’s totally worth it, especially how it makes you feel!
June 28th, 2011 at 4:14 pm
What a great post and what a perfect day for me to read it on. Once we accept, we let go of all the negative feelings that come with the helplessness that is trying to change the unchangeable. The only way to allow change is by simply accepting.
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