When to LET GO...

I wanted to write about when to surrender in this blog. For me, surrender means releasing control mentally, emotionally, spiritually, or physically. I always knew when to surrender because I started feeling stressed, overthinking, and/or upset about things I couldn't control, but I thought I could. It took me a while, but eventually I learned that when I surrendered, I felt like a heavy weight was lifted off my shoulders. I would feel worried and stress-free. At times, I even felt happy and excited. It felt amazing when I surrendered to those nudges, letting me know it was time to surrender! I knew I had finally made the right decision.

However, at the beginning of my journey, surrendering wasn’t easy, and it came with a lot of fear, which led to resistance and procrastination. When I knew it was time to surrender, I also knew it was time to make a change, do something new, or even let something go. I knew it was time to let go of my expectations and outcomes. Of course, that caused a lot of fear because I didn’t want to give up or lose the feeling of being in control. It wasn't until I realized that when I surrendered and let go, I stopped stressing and causing myself unnecessary worry. I worried that things wouldn't work out how I wanted them to. I worried and stressed about not receiving what I wanted when I wanted it. When I decided to let go and surrender, “Let Go and Let God” became my life's motto. I realized that when I let go, I allowed the universe to work on my behalf, and things began to work out as they should. I would start to see the outcome of what I surrendered come together in ways I could not even imagine. Everything seemed to flow together with ease and grace when I released control.

Surrendering was and continues to be a significant part of my awakening path and life. When I surrender, I no longer try to control the situation and don’t have to worry about how and when. I make space for the outcome to unfold in its own way and in divine timing. This allows me to have inner peace while enjoying my life in the present moment. So yes, surrendering can be challenging and uncomfortable, but when I choose to surrender, I decide to accept, have peace, and enjoy my life as it is now. I’m also choosing freedom, patience, and trust, knowing everything will work out.

4/25/20