Surrender
- Marilyn Young
- Jul 18
- 8 min read
How have you been faring the first few weeks of this beautiful summer month? Have you had the opportunity to look back at how far you have come this year and see all your successes? What can you celebrate? What can you pat yourself on the back for and say, “Job well done”? Building on those successes, are you ready to move forward into the second half of this year of transformation? I know this month amongst the global chaos there are many
changes happening for most of you on a personal level as well. For some, there have been fast-paced opportunities for manifestation as you move forward. Others are experiencing quite the opposite. Some feel as if they are in a holding pattern waiting for the next big change to come. In either situation, we are given the opportunity to release old patterns, become more heart centred, and continue to heal. Additionally, the energetic shifts of the planet are causing many to experience discomfort both physically and emotionally. As Mother Earth shifts and changes, so do we. So, how can we maneuver through these different states going forward? When I asked Spirit what message they had for you in answer to that question, they gave me a single word repeatedly over the last couple of days – “surrender.” We hear that word often in spiritual circles, but let's dive deeper into exactly what they mean by that response today…
Spirit Defines Surrender
When we look at the definition of the word “surrender” it may take on a negative connotation for some. According to Miriam Webster's dictionary, “surrender” means to give up control or power to another, to give oneself over to something. (Source: Miriam Webster Dictionary – Surrender) To most, the idea of giving up means having lost a battle or conflict. But Spirit is saying that to surrender is actually giving up the battle itself; to no longer struggle with relationships, situations, thoughts, beliefs that no longer serve us. In fact, Spirit is suggesting that we “give up” or turn over the battle or our struggles to the Divine. Surrender is not an act of defeat but rather a wise choice in trusting in the Divine plan. Spirit is asking us to open our heart and remember that everything is as Divine intended, and everything is on the perfect Divine timeline.
Are the Planets Aligned for You?
This month we have three planets that become retrograde at the same time. Mercury retrograde is commonly known for causing disruptions in communications and technology. At the same time Saturn goes retrograde causing us to examine responsibilities, our life structure, and karmic lessons. Neptune is also retrograde encouraging us to distinguish between distracting illusions and our true heartfelt dreams. With all of these planets in retrograde we are asked to slow down, reflect, and re-align with what truly matters in our lives. It is a time to turn inward and reconnect with our higher selves versus responding to external expectations of others and how we should live our lives. In addition to these retrogrades we have also recently experienced a full moon that asks us to release what no longer serves us. How are the celestial events impacting you? Are you struggling with communication issues? Is technology becoming a frustration? Are there old issues and karmic lessons resurfacing for you to clear? Is there confusion as to your direction forward? How can surrendering help you? Let's look closer…
Rapid Fire Changes
Despite the slow down a retrograde should bring, do you feel that life is handing you so many changes this month that your head is spinning? Perhaps relationships are ending but then just as quickly new people are entering your sphere. Maybe your career is taking a sudden change in direction. Perhaps money itself has started to flow tremendously well or maybe it stopped altogether. Some of your values and beliefs about global or personal matters may have shifted dramatically this month. Are your heartfelt thoughts and wishes becoming a reality before you have time to catch your breath? Do you have fears that are manifesting just as quickly as well? Are you struggling to keep up with the rapid pace of all these changes? Perhaps Saturn is bringing all of these changes forward because it is time for you to examine responsibilities, the very structure of your life, and/or karmic lessons. If all of these rapid changes are creating stress and anxiety for you, Spirit is saying, “Surrender.” Allow Spirit to orchestrate these changes for your highest good. Relinquish the need to control and know that Spirit is always working in your best interest. Trust that all will be well and go with the flow. Surrender and breathe. Spirit will help you prioritize each issue to examine, learn from, and release.
Life has Hit the “Pause” Button
In sharp contrast to some people that you know do you feel that your life has come to a screeching halt? Do you feel that life has hit the pause button, that you are stalled or stuck? Has your social circle shrunk recently to the bare minimum? Are you preferring alone time but can't get motivated to do anything that moves your life forward? Are you frustrated and impatient because you feel that you are blocked in moving forward? Has an illness, or as in my case, an injury caused you to take a time out? Are you confused or lost as to what your next steps should be? Do you feel like throwing your hands up in the air and giving up? Perhaps this pause is what the planetary retrogrades are offering you. This time is a gift to re examine your life and decide what direction you would like to move forward in. Because our world is constantly about “doing,” I know this pause can create some difficulty in just “being.” Spirit is offering you this respite not only because you deserve it, but because it is necessary for your spiritual growth. If you are having difficulty with this pause Spirit suggests that you surrender.
Aligning with Mother Earth
Many of you who are sensitive to the energetic changes of the planet may be feeling discomfort in your body and/or in your thoughts and emotions. You may be experiencing
bouts of extreme fatigue, unexplained aches and pains, headaches, or sudden bursts of unexplainable emotions such as anger, sadness, or anxiety. You may also find that you are having persistent negative or fearful thoughts. This discomfort comes about as you align to the new energy on the planet. Many seeking answers for this discomfort find that it is medically unexplainable. This can be disconcerting or even scary, but Spirit is suggesting surrendering to the fluctuating energy on the planet at this time. In other words, “go with the flow.” Allow yourself to release all that does not serve you including pain, fear, and negative emotion.
Learning to Surrender
So how do you work with surrender? “Is it easier said than done?” you might ask. It isn't as difficult as you might think. At any time along your journey if you feel impossibly stuck and are sinking into negative emotions ask Spirit for help. Voice your surrender out loud with feeling. Know unequivocally in your heart that you are handing over your challenges to Spirit – feel it and TRUST. Truly believe that as a Divine being you can connect with Spirit to navigate the path forward. Truly believe that the Divine loves you and is supporting you. Truly believe that your path is proceeding just as it should for your highest good. Then breathe and calmly go to work guided by Spirit:
To start with, you can implement the things that you already know are important regarding self-care. For the physical body stay hydrated, rest and relax as much as you can.
Focus on being present by truly seeing the beauty all around you and feel the joy in experiencing that beauty.
Spend time reconnecting to your higher self - meditate, pray, spend time in nature, journal, or pursue creative endeavors.
Allow yourself the time and space to ask questions of Spirit. Listen for the answers. Watch for signs. Then trust the responses that you receive.
Look for and acknowledge the lessons that this time is giving you to address. Work through those lessons. Dive deep to find the core trauma and beliefs that need to be cleared. Some of this work may not be feasible to do alone. Seek out help from someone you trust as well as from your Spiritual team.
Work on moving from your head into your heart. Focus more on what you are feeling versus what you were thinking. As I have suggested in previous blogs the heart brain coherence meditations may be helpful for this.
Remember gratitude for all the lessons and blessings that come your way.
New Horizons
As you surrender and work through your challenges with Spirit’s guidance, know that your healing is bringing something new and exciting. As you work through your life lessons, allow old patterns and beliefs to fall away, and go deep to remember and reconnect with who you truly are, you are ready for the exciting path ahead. You are coming home to continue on the journey of your life purpose and that is what this year of transformation is all about.
Some of you may have read a couple of weeks ago that life gave me a break literally, and I am now three weeks into the healing of a broken right wrist. Over that time, I think I have experienced almost every emotion I mentioned above - the most intense being frustration and impatience at the slowed down pace of life and my need to rely on others for help when I am usually the one providing help. Then one day last week a single word screamed in my head – “Surrender!” At first that negative connotation of the word started to seep in, but I ignored it because I trusted the advice from my guides. Sitting quietly and moving into my heart and away from my frustrating and impatient thoughts, I spoke out loud to the Divine, “I surrender to whatever the Divine plan is for me to move forward and to align with my purpose. I trust in the Divine timelines. And so it is.” It is difficult to explain, but I felt the surrender deep in my heart. I felt peaceful and trusted that my wrist would heal quickly and I would find the answers to the questions I had been asking. Over the following week I had many messages come to me in various ways - through friends, Oracle cards, even popped up messages on Facebook - that brought answers to my questions about the direction my path should now take. I also began to “see” and feel my wrist healing. In fact, over the past two days when preparing to go to bed it almost felt as if I could take the cast off for the night! Of course that was impossible, but today I was not surprised when the X-rays showed good healing, and the cast could be removed. So, I am so, so grateful for that message to surrender. I feel as if I am back in the flow. My gifts as a healer are expanding and I have more clarity about my role in contributing to the healing of the planet as a whole. I'm also embarking on a new relationship with my body, and I am grateful to my broken wrist for initiating that. My life is still moving at a slower pace, but I will honor that with three planets in retrograde and continue to look for more opportunities to re-examine and re-align with my soul's purpose. I am grateful for how far I have come this year and look forward to what comes next.
So, how about you? Is the speed of life overwhelming you or are you stalled and frustrated? Are you struggling with the planetary energetic changes? Are you open to the love and support of Spirit? Do you trust in the Divine plan? Whatever your challenges are currently, take your cue from the planetary retrogrades and go within, re-examine and re-align. While you are at it, why not also surrender and allow the Divine to guide you forward to you new beginning? You are so loved and so worthy of that support.
Sending you love and light,
Marilyn
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Insightful and timely as always Marilyn. Thank you for your words of wisdom. You are such an inspiring writer. Ann Perry🩷