Acceptance... It is hard to believe that the month of June is coming to a close. The days just seem to be blending into one another, and so I use this forum once again to slow down my process. It is only with understanding that I have been able to recognize what is important, and how I would be able to live the quality of life that serves me well.
Acceptance... It really is the catalyst to changing for the better, as there is usually some form of resistance preventing one to see clear enough to begin the process. It can be as simple as your pride getting in the way, that common refusal to confront what needs to change. As I continue to share my own example, I know that my road to recovery would of never been obtainable without a true understanding (and awareness) of the problems and stressors that were negatively impacting my mental and physical well-being. You see, I was unable to recognize what was transpiring (in the moment), though I was fully aware that it was only a matter of time before It would come to greet me. Acceptance...
As I write, I reflect upon that period of time when I would soothe my thoughts with nothing more than avoidance and false promises. Here I was, someone who chose a career to serve others in need, and I couldn't stop myself long enough to support the one person who truly needed the help. It was so present, as I could see the road I was traveling down was not going to deliver me to a healthy destination. I was not ready to understand, even with all the self work, training and awareness that I had cultivated along the way. It was almost as if the lesson that was unfolding needed some more time, there was a greater purpose even if I couldn't see it. So, as I now understand, my road to recovery could not of happened until I was willing to rebuild, refine, and open that door towards Acceptance...
Wherever you may find yourself at, let my example vicariously touch you as you move towards accepting what you can change. May you see your resilient being as you look upward, learn to forgive, express your feelings and recognize what YOU can control. Until the next time my words meet your availability, may this find you breathing well...
Daniel Jacob, MSW Email
Founder of Can You Hear Me? Adjunct Lecturer and External Field Instructor at
University of Southern California School of Social Work | VAC. Daniel
has a Masters in Social Work (Families and Children Practice/School Social Work). He is
currently nearing the completion of the LCSW testing process as he continues to work towards progress! More about the man behind the mission ⇢
