One event can bring everything into focus. One conversation, one reaction, one response. Then everything becomes so clear.
The experience is not always pleasant. The realization is at times contrary to our wishes. Regardless, there is always a sense of relief. The way is clear, even if it’s not the way we wanted.
This is the challenge of acceptance. It’s easy to accept the things we wanted to happen. It is so much harder to accept the things we have fought against.
Over time the acceptance allows us to see why things went down the road they did. With space we can see the way laid forth was for the best. With gained perspective we can understand this path made the next path possible. With acceptance we can come to peace. And with peace we can let go.
mood: nostalgic