18d (edited) • LESSONS TAKE BACK YOUR POWER
Lesson 11 The Power of Self Acceptance
One of the most important keys to remember in you Personal Journey is that you will need to develop or re-develop your Inner Being. I found that this was not easy but helpful in order for me to look at myself differently. I needed to accept myself Mind, Body and Spirit. That meant that I had to admit to myself that I truly wanted change in my life. I did, I was ready! So, the first thing that I had to do was define what acceptance meant to me.
For me, Acceptance meant that I had to act the part of receiving something willingly. Acceptance is the state of being approved or welcomed, or it could be acknowledging reality without resistance, involving favorable reception, agreement, or inclusion. Why do we need acceptance as humans? Well, it is not possible to change anything that happens in our lifetime. If we resist that fact, we can easily become stressed with anxiety, in a pit of daily misery. If we can learn to accept what happens, we may find ourselves empowered and experiencing much less suffering. So, what is the meaning of acceptance? The best meaning of acceptance to me, is acceptance provides approval or favorable reception by our social society. It tends to provide a sense of belonging, fitting in. It is a non-judgmental acknowledgment of the true reality, oneself, or difficult situations, essential for mental well-being and recovery. Research has shown that one of the top actions we can take to help increase our levels of acceptance and happiness is daily gratitude. Also, high social acceptance matches with better mental health; as low acceptance can lead to isolation.
When we accept life as it was, we have the ability to accept “yes” to life as it is, and include past memories, as mere markers of our life experience. Through acceptance, we are able to integrate the past as a “wounded child” experience that is no longer useful to our being. What we are able to gain is strength and vitality in our being.
Let me explain the Inner Child. The inner child is that subconscious part of the mind representing one's younger self. It tends to hold early memories, emotions, and beliefs that, when unhealed from trauma, neglect, or unmet needs, cause adult insecure behaviors, emotional triggers, and relationship struggles.
It is important to know the signs of an Unhealed Inner Child (Wounded)
- Intense Emotional Reactions: Overreacting to criticism or fear of abandonment.
- Relationship Struggles: Insecure attachment, trust issues, or "fawn" responses (people-pleasing) to avoid conflict.
- Perfectionism & Shame: A deep-seated feeling of not being "enough" or guilt over taking up space.
- Emotional Numbness/Volatility: Difficulty expressing emotions, or having explosive anger.
- Self-Sabotage: Impulsive, self-destructive behavior stemming from past trauma.
On the flip side, understanding the signs of a Inner Child(Healed}:
- Joy and Creativity: Ability to experience playfulness, spontaneity, and fun.
- Emotional Resilience: Ability to self-soothe and regulate emotions when triggered.
- Healthy Boundaries: Ability to communicate needs directly without fear.
- Self-Compassion: Treating oneself with kindness, rather than harsh self-criticism.
- Secure Relationships: Feeling safe in relationships, without needing to fix or control others.
The best way to practice is to take 5 minutes daily and vision yourself, a younger you. Make sure you note your emotional state and imagine what your inner child is saying to you. Make sure you pay attention and welcome your inner child, noting any sensations. Make sure you do some deep breathing and reassure your body that you feel safe. Remember, that the body holds memory of all experiences. Tap into your wisdom and journal your feelings. Give yourself permission to accept those feelings. Gaze into your inner child, welcome your feelings and accept that your inner child is safe.
To complete this lesson, imagine you are at the Beach with the waves crashing like a song. Take a deep breath inhale and then exhale. Close by saying out loud, “Inner Child, you are safe and you are protected. I accept you. I got you”
We cannot change the past things that have happened to us and resistance can put us in a pit of misery. If we can learn to accept, in turn, we may find ourselves empowered and experiencing less suffering.
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