SELF ACCEPTANCE / ACEPTARSE A SI MISMO

"He who does not doubt, does not investigate, and he who does not investigate does not perceive, and he who does not perceive remains in blindness and error". Quote from Al-Ghazali (1058-1111).

"Aquel que no duda, no investiga, y aquel que no investiga no percive, y aquel que no percive permanece en la oscuridad y el error". Al-Ghazali (1058-1111).

One of the most important factors for a "positive out look on life" is self acceptance.

To accept who we are, accept our strong and negative points, and how we want to project ourselves towards others, are escentials towards a happy existance.

But who is really totally happy with who they are? is this really a good attitude? Are we really satisfied with who we are, or are human beings for ever seeking to better ourselves; in becoming a better person, a better role model, parent, a better partner, wife, husband, student, etc.? People are composed of leyers like an onion;
we are intellectual beings, emotional beings, instictual-animal beings, and like no other, we are for ever changing, looking for our own happiness and self-fulfilment; whether seeking a better job, partner, relationship... we seem to never stop searching for a better "US".

As emotional beings, humans should not fall into apathy and pesimism. This is not a healthy approach to life and may reflect emotional suffering. On the contrary, a healthy relationship requires enthusiasm, understanding, listening skills, motivation for forgiveness, flexibitly to accept each person as a unique individual, ability to "put yourself in the other persons shoes", and the ability to forsee your partner´s need, as well as your own intimacy, degree of dependance and autonomy. HOPE is the main "fuel" that impulses and nurtures a positve relationship inorder to overcome obtacles which may appear along one´s development and towards fulfilling future plans and goals.

Are you in a healthy relationship? Are you seeking a better you? What part of your life are you most dissatisfied with? Can you do anything about it?