deserving of grace and forgiveness . Whether your current circumstances are due to your own actions ( or lack of action ), or due to things completely out of your control , you are still worthy of love . Forgive yourself for any part you may have played , for not being there or being able to say goodbye , for acting out of character , for feeling vulnerable , or for whatever else comes up for you . Lean back on that acceptance ; whatever has happened , it is done . You must now allow yourself the grace and self-love to move forward as you process this moment in time .
Cultivate Trust & Resilience All of us have been through hard times , traumatic events , and challenges . Yet you ’ re still here . You ’ ve made it through past events , and that means you can also make it through this one . It may be something new , and may be the hardest thing you ’ ve gone through yet , but you can still glean lessons from the past to prove to yourself that you are resilient and that you can trust that you ’ ll get through this . Think about a time in the past when you were presented with a similar difficulty . What lessons did you learn from this ? Did you discover anything about yourself in the process ? Did your relationship ( s ) with others shift or change in any way ?
When we remember our own resilience , we build trust that we will make it through whatever issues may arise . We can also lean on our trust of the Universe , God , impermanence of life , or whatever else resonates for you . Shifting to a mentality that we are on a journey to learn , grow , and experience all that humanity has to offer provides a sense of ease and peace . Some people choose to repeat a saying or mantra to themselves , such as “ I ’ m exactly where I ’ m supposed to be ,” or “ I have faith in myself and my journey ,” and this can help give reassurance when times get tough .
Finding acceptance in the present moment can ease your suffering and allow you to move forward in life . It provides freedom to experience your emotions and to take away the lessons that will help you grow . With selfacceptance , grace , and trust , you will have the resilience to make it through any of life ’ s difficulties . ______________________________
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