Learning the art of acceptance was the 'gift' that came with my infertility journey. It taught me to say yes to the life that is happening, rather than the one that lives in my head. It's been a hugely helpful lesson that has completely changed the way I show up in life
"Say yes to the life that is happening". Perfectly said. I wanted to convey that acceptance is not resignation, and I think you nailed it! I'm glad you were open to that gift during such a challenging experience.
thanks for sharing your vulnerability. for me, i am growing to accept that my siblings and mother will never be the family that I want, and that I will be the lone caregiver to my aging parents. hopefully the disappointment of the gaps they leave in my life will dissolve with time.
I loved the practices you share and the mantras as well. I felt like I got a really lovely understanding of this idea (shamelessly stealing some of these mantras for my own clients!) and can use it in my acceptance practice moving forward. Such a lovely balance of your humanity vs therapeutic ideas based in research! Thank you for this 💜
Learning the art of acceptance was the 'gift' that came with my infertility journey. It taught me to say yes to the life that is happening, rather than the one that lives in my head. It's been a hugely helpful lesson that has completely changed the way I show up in life
"Say yes to the life that is happening". Perfectly said. I wanted to convey that acceptance is not resignation, and I think you nailed it! I'm glad you were open to that gift during such a challenging experience.
Thanks for sharing this, Dr Vicki ❤️
thanks for sharing your vulnerability. for me, i am growing to accept that my siblings and mother will never be the family that I want, and that I will be the lone caregiver to my aging parents. hopefully the disappointment of the gaps they leave in my life will dissolve with time.
sending love to myself and to all ❤
I loved the practices you share and the mantras as well. I felt like I got a really lovely understanding of this idea (shamelessly stealing some of these mantras for my own clients!) and can use it in my acceptance practice moving forward. Such a lovely balance of your humanity vs therapeutic ideas based in research! Thank you for this 💜
I love your point that acceptance is letting things be what they are ❤️