in the front seat

I recently read a post by Jimmy Cassas where he wrote about this #ONEword for 2015. He, along with thousands of Twitter users and bloggers have been sharing their one word with readers.  For many, their one word is a resolution or a call for self-improvement. The idea intrigued me, so I began thinking about it. If I were to commit to one word, it would need to reflect both my personal and professional lives and be a call towards growth.  Surprisingly, this search did not take too long. I selected "ACCEPTANCE". This does not mean "deal with it", or communicate the idea that many things causes are not worth fighting. No, wrapped in this one word are knowledge, self-awareness, wisdom, strength, and courage, and faith. Be it an external situation, an emotion, or personality trait, acceptance demands that you know it well, understanding its purpose and power over you and others. In that knowledge, acceptance calls on you to know yourself, your role in the situat...