The Surrender Experiment

What a great reminder of the power of meditation and trust. I had been thinking a lot lately about goals and planning. Trying to figure out what were the dreams I was going to chase. I asked the question, “how do I know what is meant for me?”

And the Surrender Experiment, written by Michael A. Singer, was recommended to me. I listened to the audiobook while on a few long drives this past week. I was really engaged and finished it in a few days. I had forgotten the importance of quieting my mind. I had forgotten just how oppressive my own inner voice can be. The book stressed the importance of quieting the mind and trusting yourself to take the next step on your path by trusting your intuition / the universe / source / God to guide you.

It was so important to remember that our minds can hold us back —- all of the negative thoughts and stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what we are capable (or incapable) of creating in this life. I struggled with this concept over the past few years. I had found some relief in the church several years ago, knowing the God had things under control and all I had to do was take the backseat. But, today I have conflicting views on traditional religion — I don’t think there is one way to God. But, the term itself is triggering… which God?

But, there is power in release. There is power in letting go of your tight grasp on life and what it “should” be. What if life can be better than we ever imagined, but we are keeping ourselves in a confined box because of our conditioning and previous things we have been taught in this life? What if life can co-create a better experience for us, if we are willing to quiet our minds and open up to possibilities?

It’s an important practice and one I am committing to incorporate back into my life. Being aware and mindful of my thoughts day-to-day and challenging myself to be more quiet and trusting that I can actually let go of the reigns. There are things bigger than and beyond my control.