The Power of Surrender!

Have you ever had one of those days or moments when everything is going really well then suddenly you're side-swiped and everything turns upside down and is out of control? Sure you have. We all have. In those moments when everything changes, what do we typically do? We try to resolve the problem as quickly as possible to avoid continued pain not realizing that our suffering maybe closely connected to our resistance to what is. Yet, allowing ourselves to "sit" and "surrender" to our current circumstance(s) can become one of the most powerful experiences we can have in learning how to live our lives more richly and abundantly.

According to Merriam Webster's Dictionary, surrender is defined as: 1: to yield to the power, control, or possession of another upon compulsion or demand b : to give up completely or agree to forgo especially in favor of another 2: to give (oneself) up into the power of another especially as a prisoner b : to give (oneself) over to something (as an influence) intransitive senses : to give oneself up into the power of another : YIELD synonym see RELINQUISH. Interesting definition! Unfortunately, the act of surrendering has often been thought of as a sign of weakness when in fact, surrendering may be the greatest display of strength.

In it's truest sense, surrendering implies conscious awareness and it's in our awareness that radical transformation can take place. It's also in surrendering that we can draw upon depths of strength, love, courage, and wisdom needed when having to make the right decision during challenging times. If allowed, surrendering can be the vessel that brings a sense of oneness with God, the Universe, ourselves and others and this always requires patience and practice.

For some reason, the challenges of today have brought me to a place of surrender and acknowledgment that I need to be right where I am...uncomfortable with the unknown. Tomorrow or today depending on when you read this, my business partner and I will be signing the lease to our new office. As necessary as this is and as exciting as this should be, I admit I'm a little anxious...a new experience for me. I'm use to finding and having answers and a plan. Yet, I sense that being here in this moment of surrendering and taking this leap of faith will take me to a higher place within myself and for my future. I'm excited and gladly welcome your good thoughts and prayers.

In this challenge I am also recognizing that surrendering doesn't mean throwing my hands up in the air and do nothing, it means l need to learn to be still, listen to my intuition and my heart and allow the wisdom of stillness to bring forth whatever answer I need right now.

If life has thrown you a curve ball and despite whatever challenge you are facing right now, give yourself a few moments to surrender, be still, listen and just be. Allow yourself time to meditate and pray as this present moment gently guides you toward your authentic truth. If you need a little help in surrendering, here's the first part of a famous prayer that may help:

The Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.

Be here in this moment and surrender!

Live Outrageously Well,

Anita