Self-acceptance involves living with one's own defects and mistakes.
Originating from the Latin term acceptatio , the concept of acceptance refers to the action and effect of accepting . This verb, in turn, is related to approving , accepting or receiving something voluntarily and without opposition .
Acceptance can be used as a synonym for meaning , although currently the use of this term is limited to the different meanings that a word can have according to the context in which it appears.
In the field of law , acceptance is the act or by which a payment order that appears contained in a check or bill of exchange is assumed. On the other hand, the acceptance of the inheritance is the act, whether express or tactical, by which the heir assumes the rights, assets and burdens of his inheritance.
Acceptance according to psychology
Despite all these definitions, the idea of acceptance appears closely linked to psychology and self-help . In this sense, the concept refers to a person learning to live with their mistakes; That is, accept your past. In this way, you will be able to face the future with a new perspective and take advantage of the opportunities that life offers.
It is around this idea of acceptance of the past that a large part of the problems of human beings revolve, given that consciously or unconsciously, they tend to remain trapped in their childhood traumas , which hinders their development. Generally, when talking about serious childhood disorders, the topics that first come to mind are sexual abuse and other types of physical and psychological aggression, such as attacks by an alcoholic father on his children.
However, all experiences leave an imprint on our brain, and in most cases it is the least noticeable ones that most hinder our adult life. Having been born from the union of two people who do not love or respect each other, who are together for material interest, can condition the happiness of a child; Even if there is no obvious type of aggression on the part of their parents, having an unhappy partner as their first reference negatively influences their own sentimental experience.
Many people wonder why their lives seem empty and unfulfilling, and the answer is always within them, in their past; To find it, it is necessary to review all the memories , no matter how insignificant they may seem at first glance, and search through them for others that have been losing clarity over the years.
To accept others, tolerance and respect are needed.
tolerance
Acceptance can also be directed towards other people, with a similar meaning: accepting their mistakes and mistakes , privileging the good over those issues that generate pain. A distinction is usually made between accepting another's ideas and sharing them: in the first case, it is not necessary to agree, although there is a limit marked by decency and morality; On the other hand, sharing clearly indicates that you think the same way.
With respect to this last meaning, the term tolerance usually has a similar use, and there is a thin, very negative layer around them that is normally ignored. Especially in issues related to sexuality and religion , acceptance seems to be synonymous with repressing the aggression caused by differences to achieve peaceful coexistence , as opposed to a true understanding of the richness that diversity represents.
Acceptance as physical approval
Acceptance can even refer to physical approval , when a subject has to learn to accept their body as it is and avoid feeling depressed about it.
A disorder that prevents an individual from looking at themselves objectively is known as dysmorphophobia ; Instead, he sees his flaws close up and magnifies them. The consequences of this disease are very varied, although the fear of going out and being seen by others is usually a common denominator.