Quotes about Acceptance
Today, I will let things happen without worrying about the significance of each event. I will trust that this will bring about my growth faster than running around with a microscope. I will trust my lessons to reveal themselves in their own time.
— Melody Beattie
Today, I will know that I don't have to worry about anything. If I do worry, I will do it with the understanding that I am choosing to worry, and it is not necessary.
— Melody Beattie
We work it out, or live it out.
— Melody Beattie
Believing that things happen too slowly or too quickly is an illusion. Timing is perfect.
— Melody Beattie
God, help me let go of my need to deprive myself of being alive.
— Melody Beattie
Control is an illusion. It doesn't work.
— Melody Beattie
Today, God, help me to know that it is okay to allow myself to be human. Help me not to feel guilty or punish myself when I need to "fall apart.
— Melody Beattie
Even recovery brings losses, more changes we must struggle to accept.
— Melody Beattie
Today, I will ask myself what I would be doing differently if I weren't trying to control. When I hear the answer, I will do it. God, help me let go of my need to control. Help me set myself and others free.
— Melody Beattie
Today, God, help me practice the concept of acceptance in my life. Help me accept myself, others, and my circumstances. Take me one step further, and help me feel grateful.
— Melody Beattie
Surrendering to a Power greater than ourselves is how we become empowered.
— Melody Beattie
Today, I will watch myself and listen to myself as I go through my day. I will not judge myself for what I'm feeling; I will accept myself.
— Melody Beattie