We live in a world of taking action! Of getting things done! And of course, we don’t get closer to any destination without the action of taking steps forward. But we can also see how easy it is to run around like a headless chicken, taking steps that lead nowhere, not making any progress at all.
So how do I take action wisely? How do I spend my energy on only the things that make me more effective without spending one drop on wasted action? How do I see with clarity what is the next step to take?
All wise action, come from a place of surrender…
Surrender is not giving up, but it is making the firm decision to not flail about in desperation. To not act in fear. To take a step back, maybe even take a seat or even lie down and breathe while I allow the mud to settle, the water to clear.
I WILL take action, but I will not act in fear:
“As muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone, it could be argued that those who sit quietly and do nothing are making one of the best possible contributions to a world in turmoil.” – Alan Watts
“Do you have the patience to wait for the water to settle?” – Alan Watts
“To have faith is to trust yourself to the water. When you swim you don’t grab hold of the water, because if you do you will sink and drown. Instead you relax, and float.” – Alan Watts
Of course it’s true that you couldn’t swim in any direction of your choosing without actually taking action. The thing is though, that you wouldn’t even learn how to swim without first surrendering yourself to the water, allowing your body to be held by the water. I believe it is equally true that we could become better at surrendering ourselves to life, and then find our way with less effort because we’ve developed a sense of how life moves.
A few affirmations to help you find surrender:
- I trust the flow of life.
- I am willing to let go of control.
- I am open to the unknown.
- I am at peace with uncertainty.
- I am confident in my ability to navigate challenges.
By embracing the art of surrender, we invite peace, clarity, and a deeper connection to ourselves and the world around us. And by letting go of our need to control, we gift ourselves with the openness to recognize opportunity.
Join us in today’s journey for a practical understanding of surrender.
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: Surrender.