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February 8, 2024 62 mins

In this transformative episode, we delve into the profound concept of surrender and its impact on personal growth. We explore various definitions, highlighting surrender as the divine art of letting go and relinquishing control. We stress the importance of flowing with life instead of resisting and over-controlling.

The personal stories shared include reflections on surrender in the context of perspective-taking, body acceptance, and navigating challenging situations. Mary discusses a journaling experience on a snowy morning, emphasizing the shift from valuing external achievements to finding worth in quiet moments. Alicia recounts a surrender journey related to body acceptance, leading to the creation of the "Stop Thinking, Start Doing" initiative. Erin shares a micro-moment of surrender during a snowy drive, emphasizing the power of releasing resistance in navigating challenging circumstances.

We highlight the ongoing, conscious choice to surrender in timelines, self-perception, and challenging moments. We explore the relationship between surrender and empathy, proposing that surrender may align more with sympathy in fostering supportive understanding without imposing one's experiences. 
The episode suggests practical actions for incorporating surrender into daily routines, such as reigniting journaling habits, embracing the mantra "not all days are created equal," and using "okay" as a tool for surrender without resigning.

Listeners are encouraged to explore surrender's multifaceted nature and consider its empowering impact on personal growth and positive transformations.

Intro by: Derek Krykewycz
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