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Originally Posted by lightthecandle  Ok, first off I have to thank everyone whose responded to my posts!!! You guys have been nothing short of amazing. I'm soooooo glad I've stumbled upon this website not too long ago!!
Anyhow, on to my question:
Alot of the posts here claim that accepting yourself will take away all your problems of self worth,confidence, etc.
but how on earth do you go about that? HOW ON EARTH DO YOU ACCEPT YOURSELF???????!!!!!!!!!
I mean, I need some hardcore information. I need a list that I can follow. or something to remedy this. |
Good question! I have often pondered this too and one of my positive affirmations says: I love and accept myself." Here is what Webster's Dictionary defines as accept:
Accept:to take willingly; to believe in; to submit to
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For me, I have found that I am a much more happier and confident individual if I am accepting of myself. Why is it? Well, I believe that acceptance allows us to examine ourselves (strengths and weaknesses) and by doing that, we may say, " You know what, I am not so bad after all."
I also believe that when we accept, we then do not have the ability to reject. As individuals working toward a more sound mind we cannot reject ourselves for personal weaknesses or mistakes, but rather we must understand that AS A WHOLE we are trying our best.
Positive affirmations have assisted me in accepting myself but you must ask yourself, what is it about yourself that you are not accepting?
Remember, that you are a human full of potential for good. We have the capacity to do great good or harm, but it is our choices that determine our character. It is not wise to base our worth on a few mistakes or successes, but rather by being the precious individual that you and I are.
Acceptance comes from forgiving yourself that you are not perfect, but fully capable of making positive choices!