As we begin a year of great uncertainty, and for many, great fear and anxiety, it is important to consider what we can do to bring greater peace and serenity into our lives and those we love.   For me, that begins with striving to accept people as they are and life as it is—and importantly, to do so without anger or resentment. As I’ve done in the past, formulating acceptance intentions helps me considerably in practicing acceptance. I am presently writing a new book titled The Gifts of Acceptance.    Below are a some acceptance intentions from the book related to accepting our loved ones, children, and parents. In 2017, I intend to:          “Be grateful for all the nice things my loved one does for me”          “Accept my loved one’s personal choices”