I have learned that acceptance does not mean complacency but recognizing my emotions as they arrive, understanding that they are necessary for growth. I am aware that dwelling on my past wounds only hinders my healing, instead I choose to replace them with enriching thoughts full of prosperity. I am much more selective about the company I keep because I understand that there are energies undetectable to the human eye that greatly influence me. And finally, I forgave myself for my failures, my wrongdoings, and even those who hurt me. I experience a variety of emotions on a daily basis, but regret is not one of them. The late Maya Angelou accurately embodies my attitude towards my circumstances, good or bad. The quote reads: “Then I did what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do it