Language & Meaning

 

Acceptance, one of the Divine Qualities. What is it? How may I know, practice and live it more optimally? The word has its own roots and essence. It is an energy with its own proper qualities. Beyond this I have my personal construction and ways of seeing the world and relating to life. And from there a current understanding of and personal relation to this concept based on my current level of awareness and state of being.

 

Deepening into this exploration here: “The transformational power of language”.

 

This — and all my writings — being a personal and current connection based on the above, I am sharing my thoughts to open a field of exploration and expansion. As we are all unique beings, anyone who reads this will understand and relate to it differently. As such I am merely expanding my own awareness and invite anyone who like to, expand theirs. Based on the unique compilation of who you are.

 

Being open is being available to receive new information and is aligned with the energy of acceptance. And with that I am also inviting an open mind. Acknowledging that this is one way of looking at a thing. And with that availability you may read from a place of curiosity and being able to see things from a different angle than the ususal. And from there, I invite you to feel what resonates with you. Integrating and contemplating the words that you receive. Agreeing with what you do, adapt what you chose, and discard what you do not. As simple as that.

 

All in accordance with the divine field of Acceptance.

 

And so…

 

“What is Acceptance?” and “What does it mean to me?”

 

Acceptance is a broad topic with various layers. And in regard to this energy, I am seeing more clearly how it functions in different dimensions based on the level of frequency I am in and from what angle I am addressing it.

 

ACCEPTANCE AS A DIVINE QUALITY

I previously had Acceptance set as one of my core values.  However, somehow it didn’t rang true as a “value” to me. Somehow, it felt beyond or outside of how I relate to the concept of value and what it means to me in this moment.

 

I see my Core Values as “Solid Pillars of Sustain” that support and guide me in order to live in accordance with my truth and nature. And by no doubt acceptance supports that. But for me, in this moment at least, not as a value. I am still not sure of how the distinction works exactly. All I can say is that values feels more solid, aligned with earth and in regards to my person. And how I view acceptance is more like a quality, presence, and state of being. All-encompassing and embracing.

 

And the term that kept on reappearing for me was, “Divine Quality”.

 

And so here. In my discovery of myself and language I chose to go with that and make this current distinction.

 

ACCEPTANCE

 

To the core, acceptance is accepting who and what I am. Whatever that may be. Because it is me. It is to be in alignment with my true self, life and creation. Furthermore it is to accept my life and where I am in every sense of the saying. Physically, emotionally, spiritually, and geographically. Accepting my surroundings, current situation and the circumstances of my life. And from there I may grow, change, transform, and transcend (more on this later).

 

“We are not responsible for the circumstances of our life. All we can do is to accept. But we are responsible for our attitude, how we respond, and how and where to move from here. We are responsible for the meaning and power we give things, and how we grow from the experiences life gives us.”

 

“We cannot change the past. But we can chose our attitude, how we relate, respond, and how we integrate our life experiences.”

 

Acceptance is one of the divine qualities that brings me closer to God and my true nature. Acceptance is all encompassing and includes all things. It is a field of energy as well as a state of being. It is an attitude and a way of living, approaching, meeting, receiving, and being with life.

 

It is to accept what is and what I cannot change or control. As well as accepting my role and responsibilities, that which is within my power to change and affect.

 

Accepting what has been is forgiveness, while appreciating what is, is to be present and to welcome what is to come. In this way acceptance doesn’t hold on to, reject, or suppresses the past. Nor does it resist or block the future, potential, or new possibilities.

 

Acceptance doesn’t limit. Acceptance expands. Acceptance allows. Acceptance is a mature attitude that empowers us. And it brings me the clarity, vision, power, wisdom, and permission to change and to be free.

 

“The power of true acceptance is an intrinsic quality which grows and nourishes me from within.”

 

Outer acceptance and validation may come to me as reinforcements in moments of need. When in doubt and in periods of infancy it may be necessary and very helpful to receive this external support. It comes to me as blessings in the confusion which shows, guides, inspires, and reminds me that I am beautiful and loved just as I am.

 

But I am also aware and that I cannot be dependent on external validation. I welcome it. I am grateful for it. I appreciate it. I give it as well as I can. But I am not (and we shouldn’t be) dependent on it. And as such I receive it with grace and allow it to nourish my own sense of self and self-acceptance.

 

 

“The Paradox of Acceptance”

 

 “What we resist persists. What we accept transforms.” – Carl Jung

 

The idea that things will remain the same if I accept them is a huge misunderstanding. This low level of thinking and limited understanding of the concept creates a lot of confusion. More so, it keeps us stuck, contradicting the very essence and potential of acceptance.

 

Because if I live by the victim mindset (i.e. low level vibration) and limiting belief systems, affirming that I and my life will continue the same based on the past, I am NOT in acceptance but resignation (i.e. “accepting” that something undesirable cannot be avoided). This is not acceptance because as we already established, acceptance is all encompassing. And when I “lock in a scenario”, making it definite and permanent in my mind’s eye, I am not aligned with the totality of life and potential.

 

In this case, when we are only accepting one part of the story, how things are now and what we are able to see from a limited perspective, we are denying the other side.

 

When pretending (because of fear and ignorance) that things are finite and will remain the same, we are rejecting the wholeness of reality and our essence, which is in constant flux and flow.

 

We are, to our own demise, fighting against the flow of the universe and the nature of life itself, which is in a constant state of impermanence. Always everchanging and in continuous movement. Nothing is static, nothing stays the same and when we try to deny this fact we are working against ourselves.

 

Acceptance then is being able to take a bird’s eye view. Distancing ourselves from our emotional reactions and one-dimensional way of seeing things.

 

As we ACCEPT, we allow things to be what they are without shame and guilt. We give them permission – from our side and part – to express themselves freely without restraints. And with that we allow for the freedom of the moment and for the energy of transformation to unfold.

 

Acceptance and Willingness

 

Acceptance is directly connected to and an intrinsic part of willingness. In willingness there is acceptance but acceptance is beyond willingness.

 

Willingness, purposefully directed with intention, being an active and action-based energy –> “To Be Willing”. Willing to do the work, to practice, to be of service, to be present.

 

 

Acceptance, on the other hand, is an overarching and passive state of being. It is the motherly embrace and an openness to feel and be with what is. Whatever it is. Without any distinct purpose, other than to accept things as they currently are.

 

Accepting is without any preferences, judgements, blame, labelling, comparing, competing, or anything of the like. There is no good or bad. Like or dislike. Want or don’t want.

 

There, in the moment, there is no need to move anywhere or change anything. I am the neutral observer that sees without any emotional filter and charge and as such I may see with clarity. Acceptance is presence and being present is accepting.

 

It may be my thoughts in regard to my current life situation and external circumstances. It may be how other people live their lives or treat me. It may be my emotional state and current energy, and my feelings in relation to any of the above.

 

Whatever it is, one thing is absolutely true, how things are in this moment they are. What I am currently feeling and experiencing, I am. This is undeniable. This is acceptance. It might change in the next second like a light switch in the night. And for sure it is not permanently true. But NOW it is like this. And by accepting and being in a space of openness with this, I can see and feel it more clearly as it is. And as such I am also allowing it to pass through which allows me to be present with the next thing.

 

“TOTAL ACCEPTANCE”

 

In total acceptance (which is basically acceptance to its core) there is a complete sense of peace, harmony, and freedom. When I accept fully, on some level, nothing can hurt or “get to me” and everything is perfect beyond the idea of perfection. It is a place and space of total surrender with the divine design of life.

 

This does not mean that I agree with, support, disregard or look away from the injustice and cruelty throughout this world. But I am accepting that it is so. For Now.

 

It is to accept the current fact but not the permanence of it. Acknowledging truth is a non-attached way of looking at reality without taking sides.

 

And from this conscious recognition, real change and transformation can occur.

 

The first step is to accept. And from that acceptance we can take true action steps.

 

Ignoring the fact and looking away allows things to continue the same.

 

          Acceptance , as explored in this investigation, is the “Key to Transformation”, “The Gateway to our True Self”, and “Our Connection with God”.

 

 

SUPPORTING VALUES

 

Acceptance is a powerful energy and a divine quality which is not only beneficial but necessary for me on this spiritual path of humanity. However, it is strengthened by values which balances and amplifies the potential of acceptance.

 

• Supporting Value: Steadfastness: Standing steady through the turmoil of life is an essential quality. It allows me to see with clarity from a place of objectively. If I am not grounded within myself I will be thrown to one side and then the other like a mindless leaf in the wind. Believing first the one thing and then the other, being blinded to the greater picture. As we covered above it is within the scope of acceptance to accept all sides and parts of life. However, this can be done from a place of neutrality and consciousness or as a victim of circumstance. Being steadfast aids me in living within “The Paradox of Acceptance”; accepting what is while knowing that it is temporary and only part of the whole story (truth).

 

• Supporting Value: Compassion: The embracing quality of compassion allows me to be with more vulnerable parts of myself, reaching deeper layers of self-acceptance with kindness and self-love. It softens the field and expands my capacity of acceptance. And the more I accept, the more I learn, and the more my compassion grows. And so it continues and on and on it goes.

 

• Supporting Value: Curiosity: Curiosity is one of the corner stones of acceptance. In curiosity there is not only the willingness but an inner fire to know the truth and undiscovered potential. This quality inspires me to see beyond the obvious and enables me to connect to new parts, possibilities, and dimensions. This openness aids me in seeing both sides of the coin and the different sides of the same story. Curiosity amplifies vision, brings me below the superficial, and asks me, “what is more, beyond, or beneath?”, “how can I see things differently?” and “what am I not seeing?” i.e. “what am I not yet accepting?”. It brings me towards greater truth and more acceptance because I WANT TO KNOW.

 

• Supporting Value: Patience: Balancing the searchers yearning for the mystery, I remember that truth should not be forced. Time will tell and I will know when I am ready to know. When I am ready to accept. There is no need to discover the whole truth and everything at once. There is a reason why I am not aware of what I am not aware of. I am simply not prepared or it is simply not yet time. And with patience I am accepting one thing after the other, each in its own due time. With compassion and patience I respect my person and process. There is no rush towards acceptance. Accepting that things take the time they take and come when they come.
• Acceptance without patience and compassion can quickly turn into a double-edged sword. Adding emotional charge to the need to know and accept. i.e. “I need to accept” and “Why am I not accepting!?”
• Acceptance happens when I am in an accepting state, with the will, openness, and availability to know. While being calm and relaxed. Not by pressure or demand. In the practice of patience and compassion the process of life will naturally unfold.

 

Key Concepts and Timely Reminders

 

“To the core, acceptance is accepting my life and who and what I am.”

 

“We are not responsible for the circumstances of our life but we are responsible for what we do with it.”

 

“Acceptance is all encompassing and includes all things.”

 

“Acceptance is being present with what is and being present is accepting.”

 

“Acceptance doesn’t hold on to, reject, or suppresses the past. Nor does it resist or block the future, potential, or new possibilities.”

 

“Acceptance doesn’t limit. Acceptance expands.”

 

“Acceptance is the key to transformation.”

“Acceptance is a mature attitude that empowers us. It brings us the clarity, vision, power, and permission to change.”

 

“The highest potential of acceptance and its true power comes from within.”

 

”What we resist persists. What we accept transforms.”

 

”Acceptance is being able to take a bird’s eye view. Distancing ourselves from our emotional reactions and one-dimensional way of seeing things.”

 

”We accept the current fact but not the permanence of it. We accept what is which does not mean that we agree with or like it.”