02-10-2024
Surrendering is a powerful yet challenging part of life, and I’ve experienced it firsthand. There have been moments where I found myself in situations I didn’t choose or foresee, questioning how I ended up there. Actually, I am experiencing this as I write this. Like many of you, I am doing my best to make sense of it all, without trying to control outcomes, because I know life only to find out life has other plans.
But there is a grace that comes with vulnerability - - when we have the courage to reveal ourselves and stand in the truth of our experience. This is something I’ve had to and still do embrace on my own path. Vulnerability opens the door to deeper, more honest conversations with ourselves and others. It allows us to show up for ourselves in ways we may never have before, honoring the deepest parts of our souls.
Surrender isn’t about giving up - - it’s about trusting the possibilities that are still unfolding, the ones you can’t see yet. When I let go of fear and frustration, I opened myself up to hope, even in difficult circumstances. This shift allowed me to stay anchored and find strength, even when things felt uncertain.
In order to cultivate balanced and healthy relationships with others, we must first create a balanced relationship with ourselves. This is the essence of the spiritual journey—knowing ourselves deeply, including embracing the shadowed parts we often feel shame around.
I’ve learned that confronting the darkness is necessary for moving toward the light. There is light at the end of the tunnel - - through the mud, the ten-thousand-petaled lotus blooms into an all-encompassing opening of our hearts. When we walk through our shadows, we rise like a new moon, crowned in light. This has been my experience, and it can be yours too.
Here Are Three Steps to Help You Surrender, Trust, and Embrace Your Whole Self:
Acknowledge the Present Moment
Take a moment to reflect on where you are right now—without judgment. Just as I’ve learned to accept my journey, give yourself permission to be exactly where you are. This acceptance is the first step to surrendering and inviting new possibilities.
Embrace Vulnerability
Vulnerability allows for deep and honest conversations with yourself and others. It is in revealing your truth that you can truly honor your soul. Don’t shy away from the parts of yourself that feel uncomfortable. Instead, be curious about what they are teaching you.
Walk Through Your Shadows
To know yourself deeply, you must walk through the valley of your shadows. As I’ve learned, facing the darker parts of myself led to profound healing and personal growth. Trust that on the other side of the darkness, there is light. With each step through the shadows, you rise stronger and more fully in your truth.
Through my own experience, I’ve learned that surrendering is an act of courage, and embracing vulnerability is a path to healing. If you are ready to release the “shoulds,” walk through your shadows, and explore the full potential of your soul, I’m here to guide you on that journey.
Breathe Believe Transform.
Collitalks.
Love and soul hugs
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