Acceptance

I think there is a quote somewhere that states there is no such thing as letting go only acceptance. And in order to grow you need to constantly change...if you are not changing, you are not growing.

Your closest relationships in life are often the most painful and the most joyous. They show you yourself in ways you've never seen. No one is perfect, but what would life be with out people.

When I was younger it seemed like all the grown-ups in my life kept trying to drill in the idea that being an adult is difficult. Constantly, using the expression, "In the real world..." I had no idea what they meant and honestly, I am not sure they did either.

Yes, I see that having a family and a home is tireless work, but the real job of being an adult is maintaining and fostering relationships with people. There is so much fear in not knowing what will become of the people you love or have loved.

I think now, being an adult means we have to learn to accept ourselves and our inadequacies and those of other people...otherwise we are not growing.