In some cases, accepting something as a bald reality is quite easy to do. We all might accept at a rational level, for example, that we have flaws in our character. We might also know at some level that something we are doing is not quite right for us or that it is causing anxiety or guilt. However, as soon as emotions come into play, accepting the true nature of the situation necessarily becomes harder. This is because we do not always think as we feel. We might not be able to accept having a character trait like being vain at an emotional level, for instance, even though all the evidence might point towards another conclusion. In the end, accepting something means coming to terms with the truth, and that is not always easy, regardless of the emotional state of the people involved. As such, you should show kindness to yourself if you are finding accepting something hard – it is something that many people would recognise from their lives and be sympathetic with.