Acceptance
In a recent blog, I wrote about “Tolerance.” Today it’s about “Acceptance.”
When I think about acceptance, there is a sense of tolerance also that accompanies my thoughts as well. However, I’d ask you to think about acceptance from a holistic point of view that you have chosen to accept in most cases these days.
Today, you and I can’t go anywhere without seeing someone using canes or walkers to get around.
However, have you thought about or often wondered are they accepting the fact that they need these devices?
Three years ago, when my total hip replacement on my left hip, I didn’t need so much a walker; however, I required a cane to get mobilized and moving to place weight on my hip.
This was an acceptance that in life we are all getting older, and it takes time to recover.
Furthermore, many these days have limiting beliefs.
We are all individuals who may accept a food order as being wrong, while others may send it back into the kitchen or ask the server to fix it.
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to watch my nephew and his mother in need of a spoon for their soup. After five minutes in a very nice restaurant and seeing no spoons arrive at the table I got up and found a server and asked for them.
It appeared to me they were satisfied or accepted waiting as their food began to cool down. There are some things that I wasn’t willing to accept, especially watching them wonder if they were going to get service.
In addition, there are various things we tend to accept today that can cause us sometimes emotional and mental sabotage because we are not willing to let things go.
Each of us has our own stories tied to acceptance and why we accept or reject specific things in life.
Some things as small and trivial such as the thickness or thinness of the first slice of deli meat when you go to your favorite grocery store.
I even found out some would rather have thick bacon than regular-cut bacon. However, they accept it when in public.
We also hear about people in bad relationships who choose to accept it because of their children, or because of other various reasons.
I think it’s interesting how some people accepted what happened on January 6, 2021, (The Insurrection at the White House) and yet today have not fully realized the impact on this country.
Because I believe that I understand the Constitution of the United States, I accept as a citizen, and I’m grateful for the privileges that I have as an American.
I’ve taken oaths and was sworn in to accept the Constitution of the United States both as a Soldier and a Department of Defense Civilian.
However, sometimes “We the People” does not apply to all.
What does the phrase “We The People” mean? – US Constitution – LAWS.com
I’m also aware that before 1786 when the Constitution of the United States was established, other states had their constitutions.
7.3 Debating Democracy – U.S. History | OpenStax
Early voting has already started. As you and I prepare to vote, we must accept the outcome of the results on November 5, 2024, as who will run this country for the next four years.
Today, I challenge you to vote, listen to your inner voice and understand how much you can accept regardless of the outcome.
“Happiness can only exist in acceptance.” ~ George Orwell
Blog source: https://mckinleysthoughts.com/acceptance/
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