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Acceptance

Category: Personal

The willingness to embrace what is, rather than what should be or might have been. It involves making peace with yourself, others, and life's imperfections.

Example in action

After months of struggling with chronic pain, Sarah practiced acceptance by acknowledging her new limitations while finding different ways to remain active and connected with others, rather than dwelling on her previous capabilities.

Associated verbs

embracereceivewelcomeallowpermittolerateacknowledgerecognizeinclude

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