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Every day, just after taking the first step,
is likely filled with expectations and anxieties that sparkle in your heart like morning dew.

"Am I okay just the way I am?"

"If only I could be stronger..."

There may be nights when your heart aches with thoughts like these.

However, please remember this.

Self-acceptance

It means gently embracing yourself just as you are.

From the perspectives of behavioral economics, psychology, and philosophy,
it is said that this "power to accept oneself" illuminates the future brightly.


The resilient strength brought by self-acceptance

People tend to let their hearts be clouded by small failures right in front of them,
or by comparing themselves to others.

In behavioral economics, it is said that we tend to judge the future based on our "current self,"
and sometimes end up feeling as if our future self is a distant stranger.

But with self-acceptance,
you build a foundation that allows you to think, "I am fine just as I am."

Psychological research also shows that people with high levels of self-acceptance and self-compassion
have a wealth of happiness, optimism, and positive emotions,
and are able to face failures and difficulties with kindness.


A gentle forecast for the future

As you cultivate self-acceptance,

  • You will come to accept that failures and hesitations are also part of growth.

  • Because you can make "choices true to yourself," it leads to decision-making without strain.

  • You will be able to build connections with others while relaxing your shoulders.

  • You will be able to face new challenges with a gentle heart.

Philosophers have said that "accepting oneself" leads to true freedom and creativity.

Your future will gradually and softly expand
from the moment you acknowledge your "here and now" self.


If you ever feel lost,

  • please try saying to yourself today, "You did a great job."

  • On days when you fail, please try to gently accept it, saying, "This is also a part of me."

  • When you feel distressed by comparing yourself to others, please try gently placing your hand on your heart and saying, "I am me."

Self-acceptance is a "warmth of the heart" that anyone can start cultivating today, without needing any special talents or qualifications.
The future will surely be okay.


The future will surely be okay.

To the extent that you accept yourself, the future will be dyed in gentle colors.
No matter what, your journey is not wrong.

Let's continue to move forward one step at a time today, just as you are.

Let's continue to move forward one step at a time today, just as you are.

I am also practicing cherishing my "authentic self" while wavering day by day.

I would be happy if we could walk through such days together, gently.

Thank you for reading until the end.

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