Radically Accepting Life

 


So, I am back. I haven't written on here in almost a year and many things have changed and many things have stayed the same. I really don't know where to begin because life has been a real shitshow the last six months. I decided to start at the place I know best, which is right in the here and now. 

Due to the fact that I have this awesome thing called "anxiety" and I have this big irrational belief "I'm not enough" that drives my thinking and behaviors, I always want to know "what's going to happen? What is this going to look like? This is where I will be." All of these things of course I have very little control over. The one thing that I know that I have control over is how I respond when the situation or the person or the behavior doesn't go the way I assumed it would. I will be absolutely honest, I have not managed or responded well to certain things happening recently. I have been trying my best to maintain my sanity, survive and be there for the two little nuggets that call me mom. 

I have asked myself often "When do you really know when enough is enough?" I know that many people have their limits, and it is different for everyone, but I will probably always be questioning if I gave the situation too little time or too much time. 

I have been thinking about this term, radical acceptance, for the past few months. Radical acceptance is basically understanding that where we are in life and the things (facts) that are going on around us are what they are. It is what it is most people say in regard to radical acceptance. It doesn't mean that we are agreeing to what is going on or even like what is going on but understanding that what is going on isn't going to change no matter how much we want it to or try to change it. We have to accept it and we have to learn how to cope and move forward. 

The girls and I will be or probably already have started a new adventure/chapter in life. Due to recent events that have transpired, I have been having to practice this term "radical acceptance" often. I have learned a lot about control, and I have learned a lot about patience and resiliency. Being able to accept what is and try not to control or change the situation to what you think it should be, teaches you a lot about yourself. 

The one thing that is constant in this life is change. Things are always changing and moving and shifting. If we aren't able to accept this and accept life on life's terms, I feel that we will be struggling and suffering way more than what we should be. The changes that will be coming are bittersweet. I really feel that if I continue to practice radical acceptance and know that I won't be able to change or shift what is happening, I will avoid a lot of unnecessary distress. 


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Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 11, 2024 at 7:34 PM

    I absolutely agree with this. Well said. I can’t wait to read more.

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  2. AnonymousApril 11, 2024 at 8:08 PM

    This is a much needed reality check for me. Especially the term it is what it is isn’t accepting the situation itself, it’s accepting that you can’t control it. I’m struggling so much in my home life with this. I too struggle with anxiety and worry I am not a good enough wife, parent, co worker, etc. It makes radical acceptance seem impossible. Thank you… looking forward to more from you!

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  3. AnonymousApril 11, 2024 at 9:53 PM

    Lots of truth. Stay true to yourself.

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