Surrender. It seems to be a word that gets thrown around a lot. And I can’t say that I was ever very fond of it because I used to associate it with giving up. And I don’t like the idea of giving up a whole lot because it implies that I feel defeated or without strength.
But in the last few years I’ve come to discover what surrender really means. Have I been in pain? Yeah, sometimes. Have I found all the reasons why things happen the way they do? No. I’m learning that for all the awareness we may have as people walking a ‘spiritual’ path, we may never know the reasons why some things are the way they are. Sure, it can be helpful to see the blessings within our experiences, even search for them if we need to, but maybe the greatest peace comes from just accepting that life can be inexplicably mysterious and uncertain? I’m guessing that those who proclaim to have all the answers are probably the ones who….well, they are the ones who I am most weary of because they are not being REAL. How can they be when we are always learning and growing? If we knew everything I believe we wouldn’t be living as human beings!
I like to pretend sometimes that I’m completely OK with Divine Timing. But those middle of the night moments when I’m awake with a thousand thousands swirling around my worried, impatient mind tell me otherwise and I find myself having to make the very deliberate, conscious choice to Surrender my thoughts of what should be, and to trust that the situation is being taken care of for the highest good. And when I do, something GREAT always shows up as a way to remind me that all is well.
So here’s what I know: surrender doesn’t mean giving up. It just means that sometimes, ‘doing’ is not necessary and that letting go is then the only thing left if we want to find some relief. It means trusting in Divine Order and letting go of the need to control everything so that we can make room for miracles. It doesn’t mean life is without challenges but it does mean that it’s possible to find ways to deal with them and move forward as best we can. And that has got to be worth learning, hasn’t it?
What are you ready to surrender right now?’ Let’s let go, let God and let the BEST happen!
With my love, Anna
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Known as The Angels’ Voice, Anna Taylor is an international recording artist, singer-songwriter, ANGEL THERAPIST® certified by Doreen Virtue, Theta Healing Practitioner® , speaker, teacher and radio host. Using her natural intuitive gifts, developed by years of training and experience, Anna connects with Divine love and guidance to support people with all aspects of life and often acts as a catalyst for transformation. Her debut album Already Here was released after months of co-writing via email, and was made possible thanks to the generosity of friends and supporters around the world. She has performed for audiences around the world, and most recently at Doreen Virtue’s Angel Intuitive course in Zurich, Switzerland. She has also been featured on BBC Radio and several internet radio shows, including Hay House Radio. Currently living in England, she she shares her Daily Messages of Grace and Weekly Angel Reading videos with millions of people on Facebook, You Tube, Twitter and Instagram. For more details about Anna’s music, private sessions and events, including her Certified Angelic Connection Practitioner course please visit: www.anna-taylor.co.uk
Surrender is a BIGGIE for me. Life is so much easier when I can surrender to what is and let go of what I can’t control. I need to let this unfold as they should and surrender to the process. Thanks for the great read Anna.
Thank you Kay <3
Thank you. I am going through what has to be the most difficult time of my life. Involving loss that was not even supposed to be an option, in my “perfect, control everything little world”. Family is a given, right?! The only loss is through death. That’s horrendous enough. But to watch them betray you, lie to you & then walk away…I have never felt a pain like this. Nor less control. This life long control freak has been working on easing up, letting go, realizing I don’t control much of anything & saying the Serenity prayer lots!! Well, my work has been fast forwarded. Not by my choice. I’m angry & I’m hurt…and worst of all, I don’t understand! But I’m laying it all in God’s hands and knowing if nothing else, He will never leave my side. I loved your article, cried through it all. But it soothed my soul a little. Thank you
Thank you for this beautiful message Dana. I am praying with you that all will be taken care of <3
I am letting go of my intensity. Wishing, hoping , praying constantly for an answer to my prayer has left me discouraged. Letting a certainty of an eventual, if unknowable, solution to my longing will hasten its arrival or allow some wiggle room into my present captivity.
Sending you much love Teresa <3
I have done this most of my life. I thought of it as finally giving up and separating myself from the people/situation. Truly was surrending , removing it from thought , cell memory. Wonderful to learn correct word , it is/was a surrender for my best good. Thank you
Hugs!