Surrender… it can be the work of a lifetime to really understand, because it’s not just about surrendering to what we need to let go of, but also surrendering to what needs to get done.
When to BE and when to DO… how do we learn the difference? Surrender is what leads us to this clarity.
“When you have done everything that you can do, surrender. Give yourself up to the power and energy that’s greater than yourself.” – Oprah Winfrey
“Dream big – dream very big. Work hard – work very hard. And after you’ve done all you can, you stand, wait and fully surrender.” – Oprah Winfrey
“What has made me successful is the ability to surrender my plans, dreams and goals to a power that’s greater than other people and greater than myself.” – Oprah Winfrey
The journey of surrender is a delicate dance between being and doing. It’s about discerning the moments when we need to actively engage and take action, and those when we must simply observe and allow.
Surrender is not the same as passivity. Surrender requires us to consciously make the decision to stop splashing. We must be willing to let go of our attachments to specific outcomes and embrace uncertainty. When we stop fighting, we become open to receiving guidance and support from a higher source.
When we stop trying to do more than we can do and stop trying to control what is not for us to force, then we are in surrender to the divine, and we align ourselves with a power greater than ourselves. This alignment can lead to miraculous breakthroughs, unexpected opportunities, and profound transformation.
Remember though, that surrender is not only about letting go. Surrender means nothing unless we are also surrendered to acting on what needs to get done.
A few questions to reflect on your relationship with surrender:
- What areas of my life am I holding onto too tightly?
- Am I willing to trust the universe to guide me?
- What do I need to give up in order to feel like I can surrender?
- What is the difference between surrender and apathy?
- How do I surrender, and also act on what needs to get done?
The very act of relinquishing control can unlock profound clarity, peace, and success. Surrender always leads to clarity but just like anything we want to become better at, we need to practise.
Join us for a very practical experience of surrender.
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: Surrender.
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