“Fulfilled life is possible in spite of unfulfilled wishes.” ~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer
No doubt that all of us, at some stage in our lives, have wanted something that we never received — leaving us emotionally disheartened by the experience. The virtue of ‘acceptance’ is fundamental to life. Acceptance means embracing what is, rather than wishing for what is not. When we accept this difficult reality, we can move beyond the pain and open ourselves to experience life more deeply. As we do, we become at peace and begin to view our human experiences from a more balanced perspective.
We grow from the teachings that acceptance brings — to discern what we can change and that which we cannot. When we accept our shortcomings and that of others, we can then embrace the strengths that are within each one of us.
With heart,
Milan
