What is acceptance, is it being included in the large group of people at the event? is it having lots of friends? is it being the funny one or the one that sounds the smartest? I think true acceptance is the acceptance of yourself, it is being able to go places, do things, create things, alone. Some may say it makes you an introvert, but that is solitude and the fact is being someone that is able to enjoy your very own company does not entirely make you a loner, it means you are content. To be content is to feel as though, who you are right now, right this very second is enough without anyone telling you so. It is to feel okay, with what is and okay with what is not. Whether you have family that does not accept you, co-workers or even those you were once close too, it is all okay, God always does! When you see your worth and value, being unaccepted becomes less of an issue. Sometimes it takes wounds to realize this. Sometimes it takes the haters, hating, for you to start appreciating those who love you! When you find people that love you for you, support you and accept the true you, the yearning for other peoples acceptance in life minimizes.
I have realized this lately and I am still walking it out in this journey, but the more people reject me or misunderstand me, the less it is affecting me, because I know those who do, but most of all I know the God who does! Regardless of how you choose to live your life whether you are a janitor, a ceo, principle or a nurse. Your position and career title will never be what defines you, the acceptance of the omega will- God. Love is kind, it does not boast, it is patient. You see, it is so easy to think that a career, or a relationship or a large amount of friends will be what makes you accepted, but at the end of the day when you go to sleep and all the people and work goes away- to feel loved and wholesome, and accepted- that feeling beats no other, on planet earth!
Like I said, I am on a journey and have been for a few years now, on the acceptance of myself. I have realized that this life means nothing without any meaning within it. That there is a purpose for everything that happens, but that I also have a choice whether or not I want to believe in myself, or allow others to dictate how to live my life- (heak no)! I have scene what it is like to be teared down by people you love. I think we all have at some point in our lives, but my self- dialogue is the only one I should pay attention too. I catch myself thinking do they like me, did I offend someone etc, and I have to check myself and realize acceptance will never come from people. It simply comes from God because he accepts me, as I am. No matter how others perceive me, God always receives me. The one opinion that matters most, is simply my Gods!