as i grow older and face the different challenges that come with each new stage of life, i realize more and more how essential acceptance is for complete mental and emotional healing. acceptance for the way you look. acceptance for your personality. acceptance for the past. acceptance for how you were treated and how you reacted. acceptance for how you were raised. acceptance for every ending. acceptance for your decisions in life. no regrets, anger, disappontment, or bitterness; just a heart full of acceptance for God’s decree.