This I Believe..

I believe in acceptance and forgiveness. These two factors play a big contribution to one’s happiness and self-awareness. What is the point of living our lives with grudges? Better yet, what is the point of emotionally clinging on to something that should have been let go a long time ago? The key to happiness in life is to forgive and accept the less fortunate events, so that way, not only are you at peace with yourself, but at peace with those around you. After all, life is too short to be regretful and bitter.
Although acceptance has the power to cure even the most adamant of souls, it’s definitely not the easiest thing to do. When you look in the mirror, who do you really see? Are you happy with the person you’ve become? It has sadly come to reality that the vast majority of people have become blinded by the ignorance and self images that others with hold us to. The undeniable question that should repeatedly be asked is, “Who are you trying to fool?”Accept yourself for who you are and what you stand for. Accept any hardship that you have gone through to get to where you are today. Lastly, accept that being happy doesn’t mean that everything has to be perfect in your life; It means that you have took the courage to look beyond the imperfections and strive for your personal happiness.
It takes a strong person to forgive someone. Forgiveness is the freeing up emotions and putting them to better use of the energy once consumed by holding grudges. It is the art of rediscovering the strengths to understand and accept those who have done unto us as well as for ourselves. Not everyone has the ability to forgive, it’s an attribute of those who are strong and taboo for the weak. It has been known that forgiveness can free the soul of pain and eventually heal almost all the damage that has been done.
In conclusion, I believe that acceptance and forgiveness is of the most important components to happiness. They complement each other in the sense that only happiness can end as a result when put into action. Accept who you are and all that has happened, and forgive to the best of your ability. It’s a win, win situation. Because in the end, happiness is all that should matter.

-Elaina Pugne Per. 1