Essays

Surrender

          While in meditation, I inquired about the principle of surrender.  The following short work is the essence of what I received.  For me, it was a lovely and poignant perspective on the subject

            Among the most important bricks in the foundation of personal peace is that of surrender.  In the metaphysical sense, surrender means, accepting things as they are and acknowledging their right to exist, for now.  This does not mean giving up and playing the roll of the victim. 

            Genuine acceptance magnifies free will and enough freedom of thought to find and apply ways to change and grow into something better, stronger and more enlightened.  It is the fast track that leads directly into the present which is the dwelling place of light, consciousness, truth and love. 

            The more surrender is understood and put to use; the more consciousness is able to infuse itself into awareness. Surrendering to the weather, for example, is not resisting it or ignoring its affects.  Surrendering to it gives license to find and implement ways of making things better so living can proceed in a more enlightened way. By using the principle of surrender, circumstances can be used to support enlightenment and progress.  

            Applying the principle of surrender is living in the present.  Living in the present is the essence of accepting things as they are for now.  Adding these two words to our definition, brings significantly more meaning to surrendering.  It also offers an element of hope to the entire process. 

            Applying the principle of surrender does not guarantee living without suffering.  It does, however, tend to broaden perspectives and enhance a greater sense of purpose in dealing with the challenges that inevitably come to everyone.  All though many circumstances can bring great pain, surrender will make those times shorter in duration and much less severe.

            One of the greatest challenges to surrender is that of ego. It is programmed exclusively for survival and self gratification.  It is simply, the mind in all of its aspects.  If thinking is involved, the ego is involved.  It is also absolutely necessary to our growth and ultimate peace.

            If ego is left unrestricted, it can and will erode self respect. It will lull a person into a false sense of security and will use that sense to lead the individual to certain destruction.     Take a moment and observe the over-all condition of this planet and those living on it.  Polarities are growing further and further apart.  The best of the best and the worst of the worst is being experienced more and more in all walks of life and in every culture.   This should be enough evidence to illustrate that ego is running unchecked with most of the population.

            Of course, it is also true that there are many who are awakening and are acknowledging the light.  It is these people who are beginning to apply the laws of surrender. There are others who will awaken soon and this offers a great element of hope for the purification and ultimate peace that is still possible for the world.

            Ego and consciousness should be partners; ego the junior and conscious awareness the senior.  It (Ego) must be encouraged to function only within the bounds of wisdom and enlightened judgment.*   Thinking involves the mind (conscious and unconscious).  Consciousness is revealed in pure light, love and truth.

            Acknowledging ego without condemning it is an appropriate use of conscious awareness or enlightened judgment.  Surrender is the key in taking charge of ego and guiding its direction to genuine peace and fulfillment. 

            Accepting the ego as it is for now (surrender) means to acknowledge it and being willing to lovingly observe it without a sense of judging or condemning.  Lovingly observing the ego infuses it with light.  Since darkness can not exist in light, the part of ego being observed has no choice but to transmute itself automatically into light.

            Becoming light, love, truth and peace that are the true potential of all, the only thing standing in the way of becoming these things is the unbridled ego.  Without the principle of surrender, the ego may point in the direction of these lofty principles, but will never get you there.

            Remember, to surrender is to accept things as they are and acknowledge their right to exist for now.  Continue your journey with instant forgiveness and gratitude in all things. Surrender to what is within and around you and you will soon become the love, light and truth that has always been, is now and will forever be within you.

* Enlightened judgment is conscious awareness.

            To surrender is to accept things as they are and acknowledge their right to exist for now.