The Wisdom of Surrender

Tuesday's inspirational thoughts for a happy and fulfilling day.   [View Online]( INSPIRATION [The Wisdom of Surrender]( Resistance tends to strengthen the energies it attempts to oppose by giving them power and energy. We all know the feeling of being haunted by an issue, no matter how hard we try to ignore it, avoid it, or run away from it. Sometimes it seems that we can get rid of something we don’t want by simply pushing it away. Most of the time, though, the more we push, the more we get pushed back. There are laws of physics and metaphysics that explain this phenomenon, which is often summed up in this pithy phrase: that which you resist persists. Resistance can even strengthen the thoughts and feelings it is attempting to fight by giving them power and energy. Additionally, resistance keeps us from learning more about what we are trying to avoid. In order to fully understand something, we must be open to receive some of its energy. Otherwise, we remain ignorant of its lessons. There is a Tibetan story of a monk who retreats to meditate in a cave only to be plagued by demons. He tries everything — chasing, fighting, hiding — to get the demons out of his cave, but the thing that finally works is surrender. He simply lets them have their way and only then do they disappear. Now, this wisdom must be applied practically. We are not meant to get ourselves physically injured. Instead, this story speaks to our inner demons. What plagues and pursues us in our minds has a way of manifesting itself in our environment, in the form of people, events, and issues that appear to be beyond our control. But all these external expressions are reflections of our insides, and it is inside ourselves that we can safely experiment with surrendering to what we fear and dislike. It may feel scary, and we may find ourselves in the company of a lot of resistance as we begin the process of opening up to what we fear. But the more we learn to surrender, the more the demons that plague us disappear in the process and the more courageous we will become. Did you like this Inspiration? ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all.   DailyOM Companion Course [Re-Parent Your Inner Child]( To heal wounds, especially the deep-rooted wounds we aren't consciously aware of, we must explore all the different parts of who we are — from inception to now. By doing that, we truly learn to nurture, love, heal, and grow within ourselves and with others. In this course, you’ll learn how to work with your inner child to end dysfunctional patterns, set healthy boundaries, and experience a more balanced way of living. With guided prompts, supportive exercises, and soothing tools, you’ll discover how to meet your needs and build stronger relationships that will inspire you to let your true essence shine. [Learn More]( New Courses - [Heal Yourself With Polyvagal Therapy]( - [Ikigai: Japanese Philosophy to a Long, Healthy, and Happy Life]( - [7-Minute Seated Cardio Workout to Reshape Your Body]( - [Reclaim Aging With Sadie Nardini]( Recommended For You [A Year of Writing to Reveal Who You Really Are]( [Learn More]( [Meditation for Anxiety]( [Learn More]( [Protect Yourself From Control Dramas]( [Learn More]( [Be Abtastic in 7 Days]( [Learn More]( [The Feldenkrais Way to Heal the Body]( [Learn More]( [Spoonbenders Course]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [Science-Based Plan to Reduce Visceral Fat]( 2. [Go Sleeveless in 14 Days]( 3. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 4. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 5. [You Are What You Think]( 6. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 7. [A Vagus Nerve Belly Bloat Rescue]( 8. [The Parasympathetic Nervous System Fix]( 9. [Ikigai: Japanese Philosophy to a Long, Healthy, and Happy Life]( 10. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2024 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.