This cover story outlines the profound and transformative journey of surrender as explored through the lives of some influential spiritual figures. The narrative bridges historical examples with contemporary relevance, offering readers a pathway to understanding and living the sacred act of surrender in today’s world. The art of surrender in the modern world represents a paradigm shift from control to acceptance, highlighting its relevance in today’s high-pressure society. It delineates a five-step process of surrender: metacognitive awareness, radical acceptance, cultivating trust, non-attachment to outcomes, and transcending ego-driven imperatives. Surrender is framed as a transformative praxis, facilitating equanimity and transcendence amidst existential complexities and quotidian stressors.
- SURRENDERING IN A WORLD OF CONTROL
In a climate dominated by power dynamics, self-assertion, and the pursuit of control, the notion of surrender can appear counterintuitive. Yet, it is precisely within this paradox that profound spiritual truths often reside. The path of surrender is not one of defeat or resignation but of profound spiritual liberation and transformative praxis. This essay invites readers to explore the spiritual significance of surrender as a means of accessing holiness, freedom, and holistic transformation in today’s complex and often tumultuous world.
- EXEMPLARS OF SURRENDER
Fr. Tony Marshall OFM
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