The weight of expecting results
This week, like so many others, life did not unfold as I had hoped. I felt frustrated, tired, and at times even overwhelmed, because the effort, care, and dedication I put into my choices seemed to yield no results. Many of you reading this may have felt the same: no matter how much we try, the outcomes do not align with our expectations, or they come in unexpected and often painful ways. Yet in the midst of that tension, that knot in the chest that whispers “this shouldn’t be happening,” I discovered something I want to share: we can feel everything we feel—sadness, fear, anger—and still choose not to cling to a result that causes suffering. By invoking the presence of the Source and connecting with our own authentic self, we can create a small inner sanctuary where the mind and heart can rest for a moment. This does not make the pain disappear, nor does it solve all problems, but it allows us to move through life with a little more ease, knowing that our existence, our essence, is always supported by something greater.
Flowing with life
Surrender is not passivity, nor is it giving up. It is learning to move with life instead of constantly struggling against it—even when that feels impossible. There are days when resistance rises with full force: we feel fear, rage, exhaustion, and injustice, and it seems that flow is a luxury for someone else. But even in those moments, we can recognize that part of our strength lies in not fighting reality, in feeling it fully and moving through it. As Lao Tzu said: “By letting go, it all gets done.” Letting go is not simple: it does not make everything easy, but it releases the extra suffering caused by our resistance. When we invoke the presence of the Source and our own authentic self, we feel our energy aligning with something larger, reminding us that we are not alone and that our steps are supported. Life remains challenging, sometimes painful, but through this connection, a thread of clarity appears that allows us to keep going even when everything feels heavy.
Living in the present
Learning to inhabit the present is not easy, especially when we carry wounds, losses, or betrayals. Our hearts remember, our minds anticipate, and the past can feel like a shadow stretching over every moment. Yet when we pause, breathe, and connect with the Source and our true essence, we find that we can witness life as it is, without denying it or clinging to it. Sadness becomes a companion, not a prison; joy, although fleeting, is deeper because we allow it to be felt fully. Buddha said: “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” And Jesus reminded us: “Do not worry about tomorrow.” This is not about ignoring what hurts, but about holding it while continuing to breathe, continue to move, continue to allow ourselves to be. Every moment becomes an act of courage: an act of saying, “Here I am, with all that I am, with all that I feel, and yet I continue.”
The power of letting go
Letting go is an act of bravery. It means looking at our pain, our fears, and our wounds, and still choosing to trust—at least a little—that there is something greater sustaining our lives. It is not easy, it is not immediate, and there is no timeline for when peace will arrive. Yet every time we invoke the Source and connect with our essence, every time we breathe, feel, and release even a little of the rigidity of control, we open a space where freedom, clarity, and hope can arise. Not as distant goals or fantasies, but as companions walking with us through each step, each stumble, each small victory. Letting go does not take away our strength; it allows us to walk with an open heart, a lighter spirit, and the certainty that, even when life hurts, there is always a sacred place within where we can rest, breathe, and simply be.