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These men and women understood Acceptance does not mean to where you want to go. Power

that it was never outside events, throwing in the towel or quitti ng. is letting go of what was and

people, or circumstances holding It means to stop fi ghti ng what is, accepting what is.
them back from success. It was pivot, and going with the fl ow. There

their inability to overcome limiting is another opportunity just around The world will always be
thoughts. the corner if you can stop looking unpredictable and uncertain.

at the past, which is impossible to Fighting what you cannot control

It is not COVID-19 that is stopping change, and start focusing on what is futile, but you have the power
you from forward movement; it you can do right now. to remain grounded and choose
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Acceptance is flowing with rather your imagination.

than resisting the current situation. See failure as part of the process

Through acceptance, your mind is toward success.
clear, thoughts flow freely, and Leave blame out of

opportunities become visible. the equation and

As the days continue, if you see focus on what action
only the struggle, you will fold. steps are possible.
You will see debt, incapacity to Accept a new normal

rise above, and delve into what- and flow with it.
if-down thinking. One bad thought

leads to another and another until There is no power in
all thoughts and actions are so deep fear, blame, or excuses.

into the rabbit hole that taking Power comes from

positive steps appears impossible. taking responsibility
from where you are

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