Radical Self-Acceptance
Today’s blog post has nothing to do with learning languages. It’s instead about a theme in my life for the past few years, which is learning to embrace every aspect of myself. In the past, I tried to manage my emotions. I am quite good at it. However, my approach has gradually changed. Now I just feel what I feel.
No judgement. No trying to feel better.
I’ve done the same with my weaknesses. I don’t need to get rid of all of them. I can focus on my strengths instead. I only worry about the weaknesses that need to be worked on. I prioritize instead of tackling them all.
It’s an attitude of “I am who I am.”
I still want to show respect and kindness to the people around me. I would feel icky if me being me regularly hurt others. Or made me so arrogant that I’m impossible to be around. As direct and sometimes “blunt” as I am, I have a strong people-pleasing tendency that lives inside.
I also value my subjective lived experience. I want to, generally, be in a good mood. But when other emotions strike, it’s ok. I give them space to express themselves and, metaphorically speaking, dance with them.
Anyway, that’s all I have for you today. Have a wonderful week ahead!
Azren
Calgary Language Nerds owner
https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com