This is such an important lesson. To find acceptance to find peace. Many of us think happiness is a destination, that we obtain it with a new job/partner/house/thing. But as you have eloquently pointed out, it's something that happens when we stop chasing things and surrender to what is.
I have a publication called Spread the Ripple which is dedicated to stories on kindness, positivity and happiness. I'd love to have you a writer and will willingly add you, by passing the normal writer submission process if you are interested?