Acceptance is a funny word. It can be difficult to pin down. It is a word that is often said without much consideration as to what it actually means, and it is used in various contexts with various intentions. We accept gifts during the holidays, we accept people in our lives, we accept that some things are out of our control. But even in these simple examples, we move from a literal materialistic understanding (gifts) to a more nuanced, context-driven, individual perspective (things are out of my control).