How To Stop Trying To Control Everything And Trust In Life
Striving Less To Get What You Want
“The moment of surrender is not when life is over, it’s when it begins.” — Marianne Williamson
Are you happy with your life? Is it unfolding as it should or do you face difficulties and challenges you cannot overcome? It’s important we know whether we’re trying to force things to happen or allow life to unfold as it should.
What do I mean by this? Think of a current issue you are trying to resolve. Despite your efforts, has it worked out in your favour? Why not? For example, if you are in a relationship that is causing you trouble, why haven’t your efforts to change the situation succeeded?
Despite our efforts to control circumstances, we have little control after all. I mention this not to minimise your power but so you understand life isn’t something to be controlled. When we surrender to what is unfolding, everything will develop as it should.
You see, we are conditioned from an early age to take control of our lives. Our parents, teachers and people of influence reinforce this message to go after what we want. I don’t disagree with it. However, when we don’t get what we want, it might seem like life is conspiring against…
