Can you REALLY let go?

© Rhoberta Shaler, PhD


Would the world stop turning if I gave up my illusion of control?

That's a big question with two important parts: my illusion and
my control. Do I actually believe that I am in control of all that
goes on here called my life?

I think of the many goal-setting workshops I gave in the 80's,
so clear that there was a process that could regulate my behavior.
Even then, I only paid it lip service in my own life because it
did not seem right. Now, I laugh when I think of it. Intuitively,
I think I knew that all my planning was simply time-consuming
behavior the outcome of which I could not be attached to. But,
it gave me the illusion of doing something, at least. And that
was, and is, a good thing. But, wait, there's more!

You might have had that experience, too. Please understand that
I have no issue with myself or others having goals. I simply
consider them to be what I think might be next or best. Not rules.
Not formulae. Not "must-haves." And, able to be let go of in an
instant!

I've been in seminars and workshops where the supposed sage on
the stage demanded that crystal clear goals be created with
objectives, action plans and tasks, separated and at the ready
as an arsenal for blasting through anything unlike achievement.
In fact, it was suggested that you might just be choosing failure
if that arsenal was not intact! Perhaps you have experienced
something similar. Businesses absolutely need well-thought out
plans, spiritually-developed lives? Not so much!


In our book, SOUL SOLITUDE: Taking Time for Our Souls to Catch Up,
we say that surrender is one of the four most important steps
in a soul-driven life. That's not a sometimes kind of surrender.
It's a big time, all-the-time, kind of surrender.
http://www.SoulSolitude.com

Are you willing to live surrendered in God?
What do you understand by that question?

I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Many blessings,
Rhoberta

Rhoberta Shaler, PhD
Psychologist. Consultant. Coach. Catalyst.
Helping Businesses Prosper & People Flourish
Founder, http://www.SpiritualLivingNetwork.com

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