Quotes about Acceptance
Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself, and know that everything in life has purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences; all events are blessings given to us to learn from.
— Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Most people's initial reaction to sad people is to try to cheer them up, to tell them not to look at things so grimly, to look at the bright side of life. This cheering-up reaction is often an expression of that person's own needs and that person's own inability to tolerate a long face over an extended period. A mourner should be allowed to experience his sorrow, and he will be grateful for those who can sit with him without telling him not to be sad.
— Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
You may find that your God is strong enough to handle your anger, strong enough to feel compassion and love for you, even in the midst of your anger at him.
— Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
When and how the most painful of situations is going to be resolved and redeemed is no mystery to God. Knowing this truth about God's complete knowledge really does help me accept the unacceptable in my life.
— Elizabeth George
When we view ourselves through the lens of God's Word, we better understand God's love for us and the worth we have in His eyes.
— Elizabeth George
Resolve never to criticize or downgrade yourself, but instead rejoice that you are fearfully and wonderfully made.
— Elizabeth George
Because of God's knowledge, you and I are always understood.
— Elizabeth George
Life is what happens to you while you're failing to plan it.
— Elizabeth George
Speak no more of his renown.Lay your earthly fancies down,And in the vast cathedral leave him.God accept him, Christ receive him.
— Alfred Lord Tennyson
Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.
— Alfred Lord Tennyson
Every problem has a solution, although it may not be the outcome that was originally hoped for or expected.
— Alice Hoffman
Never be the only one, except, possibly, in your own home.
— Alice Walker