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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

When a sudden career change closed one door, Maya practiced acceptance by honoring what had ended, then confidently explored new paths, discovered fresh strengths, and built an even more meaningful life.

Associated verbs

embracereceivewelcomeallowpermittolerateacknowledgerecognizeinclude

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