Acceptance is not an easy concept to understand. It is also one, which is saddled with many negative undertones. As Carl Jung said, “the most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely.”

I believe talk of finding our purpose or “why” has been overblown and overused in recent times. Many of us end up feeling obligated, overwhelmed, and anxious when we start trying to find it. Ultimately, it can be quite paralysing—particularly for young adults starting out in the world.