Growth edge of acceptance

There are certain things that we have to accept in life.  Death, taxes and change.  And of all these, I think change is the one we resist the most…at least I know that is the case with me.

I was reading a book the other day and the author jokingly listed all the things that she likes to be ‘in charge of’ because it guarantees that things will work out the way she wants them to.  And I knowingly laughed along at her logic.  Because isn’t it just so darn nice when things work out the way you want them to??

But the reality is that the real work of change comes in acceptance.  Especially when it comes to relationships.  Working to accept one another for who they are and really really accepting that you can’t change anyone but yourself.  

Let me say that again…your growth is working to accept one another for who they are and really really accepting that you can’t change anyone but yourself. 

So in this season of new, work just as hard at changing the things you want for yourself and accepting your partner for exactly who they are in this world.

Know that your growth edge lies in acceptance…not in changing another.

I believe in you.

~ A