'I Choose to Be Real' #1000Speak for Compassion
'I Choose to Be Real' -#1000Speak for Compassion
'The best way to show someone that you care for them is to accept them for who they are.'
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I'm sure you must have heard or read words similar to the above a several times by now. I'm sure you must have nodded in approval every single time.
But do you really agree? Have you adhered to the aforesaid words?
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I whine about not having those cute footwears that my friend owns even though I own several dozens myself. I always feel a little less fortunate to have not spotted the pretty top that the other lady now has in her hand which I could have grabbed had I been a little more attentive. I'm unable to satisfy myself with my own self whenever I see someone better. Yes, I'm one of the people who nod their heads and I fail to accept myself as I am, let alone others.
Now, I say it with pride that I'm learning to accept myself for who I am. It has become evident to me that as long as I myself do not accept me for who I am, no one else would. So what if I have a curvy body, I'm not ashamed of it. I can workout rigorously for days and enter the skinny race but who cares! tis my choice.
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The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.
~ Nathaniel Branden
~ Nathaniel Branden
Self-acceptance here is not meant to defy the rule, 'Change is the only constant' rather a different approach to bring the change.
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You may not have the best eyes in the world or be the most beautiful face in your immediate circle but know that when you accept yourself, the quest for being the best is won at that instant.
So instead of nodding heads to quotes about acceptance, accept yourself and others with their real self.
#BeReal
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Acceptance doesn’t mean resignation; it means understanding that something is what it is and that there’s got to be a way through it. ~ Michael J. Fox
So, are you ready to accept yourself and #BeReal?
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This post is part of #1000Speak for Compassion movement for 20th July, 2015. Last month over 1000 bloggers from all around the world spoke on Compassion,#1000Speak, to make a difference, however small. They spoke to affect positive change and to instill hope. To get the message out that the world still cares. Is it surprising then that it was a great success? This month, 1000 Voices Speak for 'Acceptance' and continue to work toward spreading Compassion.
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Beautiful quotes and quite an enlightening post Radhika :)
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Geets
Thanks so much, Geets! :)
DeleteSelf acceptance is something I personally struggle with. The funny part is I look to help others out most of the time... but I get hypocritical when it comes to myself. I believe others deserve the best but don't feel I do so myself.
ReplyDeleteWell, we're all struggling with our inner demons, aren't we? The day we conquer them, we'll truly accept ourselves. Thanks for sharing your thought, Roshan.
DeleteRadhika! What an empowering and inspiring post. It's all about being accepted to be taken and showed the light by an invisible force but only if we accept to! It will help us conquer our fears. I am striving towards self acceptance and working on it, slowly. The quotes in the post are so powerful.
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Right you are, Vishal! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 😊
DeleteHow right you are when you say practicing is the toughest part. And yeah, we tend to beat ourselves up when we realize we are not all that perfect and cool, but that is what is being real all about, isn't it ?
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It sure is, Sampada! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! :)
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