Surrender

Many believe to surrender is to give up. To some, giving up is a true indication of failure. When you are trapped in the quagmire of life's difficulties, and you have done everything possible to work your way out but are unable to do so, you have not failed. You have succeeded.

The end result is not the measure of success or failure. It is what you have done to reach the goal that is a more accurate measure of success. Often people give up with the first push resisted. Others fight forward, but after a slight battle, retreat. You have fought, overcome hurdles, moved through obstacles, and patiently waited out delays. Still stuck?

It is now the time to surrender. You are not giving up. you are giving in. You are not giving up on your goal, you are only riding the wave to get there. Surrender is the act of turning the action into a peaceful inaction, and allowing the divine to intercede. It is to say, "I give (this) up to you."

It is to coast with the current of the river in a sturdy raft while sunbathing versus fighting frantically to move against it. It is the pronouncing of seeds well planted, and the proclamation of faith that your work will generate a grand harvest.