Acceptance . What does it really mean? The perception is that acceptance means giving in, not taking action, saying it is what it is? While it does mean surrendering to the moment , that does not mean giving up or not working towards a better situation.  Surrendering to the moment means truly accepting the moment as it is as if you had chosen it and then moving consciously towards a better situation.  You can't trick yourself by saying you accept something, while your fingers are crossed and you are wishing it has not happened or need it to be absolutely different then it is. When we are in true acceptance there is a lightness, a space and air around what is happening. It does not mean you like it but you are not resisting it.  Enjoy .