Hey @Jaynie. Sounds like you've been having some deep thoughts while on vacation. That's great that you have time to reflect right now.

You reminded me of an idea in psychology called "radical acceptance". Have you ever heard of this? It sounds a lot like what your dad was talking about.

Sometimes, life is rough, but we only make it harder when we resist the changes at hand. I know this, but I still make the mistake of not accepting the situation immediately. "Radical acceptance" is something we should all strive towards.

Have a great day!