Acceptance

The theme for today was acceptance.  The fact is that there are many aspects of my life that I simply need to accept and integrate into my life, if I am to be serene and happy.  It is a little strange to me that I need not like these aspects, but if I cheerfully accept and work with them, the result is less stress.  Two examples are that I need to do a variety of exercises several times a week or experience physical pain and the other is that all activities I do take three to five times longer than they used to.  So, very simply, if I do my exercises and plan my time accordingly, my life is pleasant.  On the other hand, if I choose to not accept my limitations, I experience consequences.