The Cake

A little boy is telling his Grandma how
"everything" is going wrong...school, family problems, severe health
problems, etc. Meanwhile, Grandma is baking a cake. She asks the child
if he would like a snack, which of course he does. 

    "Here. Have some cooking oil." 

    "Yuck," says the boy.  

    "How about a couple of raw eggs?" 

    "Gross, Grandma." 

    "Would you like some flour then? Or maybe baking soda?" 

    "Grandma, those are all yucky!" 

To which the Grandma replies: "Yes, all those things seem bad all by
themselves. But when they are put together in the right way, they make a
wonderfully delicious cake!

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Acceptance means embracing what is, rather than wishing for what is
not. When we accept difficult realities, we are able to discover
whatever positive feelings and experiences may be possible in that
situation. We find ourselves more at peace and able to experience life
more deeply. Even so, acceptance must be guided by discernment –
learning how to tell the difference between what we can change and what
we cannot.Acceptance of our faults and the faults of others helps us
to be patient and to avoid hurtful kinds of criticism or judgment. By
accepting faults we become more able to trust and celebrate strengths.
Paradoxically, acceptance often leads to growth because it creates a
safe space for insight and understanding.