Finding Yourself: Discover Self-Acceptance and Personal Fulfillment
One of the key elements of a flourishing, fulfilling life is a sense of purpose. Discovering passions and pursuing important goals ultimately leads to a life of authentic happiness. As a holistic bioenergetic coach in Abu Dhabi, I’ve received thousands of questions from people in search of fulfilment, happiness, and meaning. They often express frustration that bubbles over from a variety of sources. Many times, they aren’t sure of what they really want in life or they’re confused about which path to choose to pursue their dreams. At the root of all these frustrations is a misunderstanding about who they are. The greatest and most important adventure of our lives is discovering our true selves. How well do you really know yourself? How can you live a more authentic, meaningful, and fulfilling life, if you can’t answer that question? Knowing ourselves at the deepest, most genuine level is a life-long process. But, the more deliberate we are about it, the more we can grow and evolve consciously. Even though understanding ourselves is an evolutionary journey, there is one key piece we must commit to before starting – self-acceptance. Fully accept yourself. Flaws and all. Self-acceptance is essential. Keep in mind, however, self-acceptance is not the same as self-esteem. Self-esteem refers specifically to how we feel about our own worth. Alternatively, self-acceptance encompasses a far more global affirmation of self. Self-acceptance is about making peace with every part of who we are, both light and dark. When we’re self-accepting, we choose
