What’s the difference between acceptance and resignation?

They look very similar, but the distinction is important

acceptance is how you feel when you look at this image

One of the biggest cultural products of 12-step support groups is the Serenity Prayer, which goes something like this:

God, 

Grant me the serenity

To accept the things I cannot change

The courage to change the things I can

And the wisdom to know the difference

Regardless of where you’ve landed with respect…