Life is hard, and no amount of positive thinking, affirmations or goal-setting can change that. And, that fact isn’t a good or bad thing. It just is. And most of the time the "problems" that we are wrestling with come down to the fact that there is a gap between who we want to be and who we are today. And, as humans we have two solutions to "cure" our unhappiness-keep hustling and fighting to create the life we want, which can work but can leave you exhausted and burn out. Then, there is another choice to choose to accept. Acceptance is the exact opposite of hustling and fighting. Acceptance doesn’t need reality to change in any way. It allows what is, to just be. Acceptance is also the gateway to gratitude. When you choose acceptance, you choose to slow down and to cherish what you already have and what you already are. Finally, acceptance can let you see that not all goals are worth pursuing and perhaps all your hustling isn't worth it either. Today, consciously choose to stop fighting and focusing on how unhappy, unsatisfied and maybe even a little afraid you are and instead choose to accept. Choose to accept life exactly as it is and then choose to find what you are grateful for in that life. Acceptance and gratitude can soften this "hard" life one, hour and one day at time. Today set your intentions to accept things exactly as they are and to be grateful for all of it for in reality it is the only thing we have right now, in this moment and we are never promised anymore than that. Today choose to accept.

Just for today, I release all fears and doubts. I accept myself exactly as I am and create peace in my mind and in my heart. I am grateful for every experience I have ever had for they have taught me so much and they have made me wiser and stronger. I am safe, divinely protected and loved. And, out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.