Comments on: How to Be Bold Enough to Surrender

By: Tess Bold Life

Tess Bold Life — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:19:36 +0000

Doug LOL I forgot I wrote this and I needed it today as well!
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By: Doug Cartwright

Doug Cartwright — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:16:35 +0000

Absolutely, stunningily brilliant post. Just what I needed to hear. I’m going to read and re-read this. Thanks.

Doug

By: Internet Strategist

Internet Strategist — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:17:52 +0000

I hope this becomes one of your most popular posts as almost everyone could use this message. The more we (as individuals, governments, or groups) attempt to control others the more they will rebel and the worse the results will be.

Those who don’t believe this should try remembering how they react when someone tells them what to do. (Most will do the opposite – even “cutting off their nose to spite their face” – as my Mother used to say.

Peace comes from allowing everyone to be themselves. When we stop trying to control them they can learn to control themselves!

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By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:03:28 +0000

Tess, this is absolutely great! This is something I have been working on, but your post is very helpful to get me even closer to where I want to be. I found this at a great time. Thank you. I can encourage and plant seeds where appropriate, but God is in control and releasing others to Him and allowing Him to be God and work things out in His way is very liberating! Jennifer’s last blog post..The Four Purifications of Peace taught by Peace Pilgrim

By: Davina

Davina — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 21:48:35 +0000

Hi Tess. “I bless this and let it go. It’s entirely possible that things will work out fine. I choose to live in a energy of trust.” My newest mantra — thanks. I also believe that surrendering and just being with “it” can invite the change you wish to receive, without less control and less energy. I wish it was as easy it was to write that!

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By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 21:24:43 +0000

When I feel the need to control, detaching and let go with loving feelings always helps. I need to remind myself that my perspective is only my perspective. I need to give others space to embrace their own perspectives and choices.

By: Evelyn Lim

Evelyn Lim — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 01:58:24 +0000

I think that the issue of control stems from our ego. Our ego needs to feel superior. It can only grow through feeding on the feeling of being better than others. It is a fear-based feeling. You are right. Even silence is sometimes a form of control. Great article here! I enjoyed the post! Evelyn Lim’s last blog post..How To Get To Enlightenment

By: Jannie Funster

Jannie Funster — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:14:37 +0000

This sticks out to me today... “There’s my business, your business and God’s business.”The only business I need to be concerned about is my own. That's a fact, Jack!! Sorry I made Tuesday be Monday. See me land right on the correct day next week! Jannie Funster’s last blog post..Missing things

By: zStephen

zStephen — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:53:01 +0000

Hi Tess, I am lookinginto your commenting issue.

By: Jay Schryer

Jay Schryer — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:37:51 +0000

Hi Tess, This is a very nice post! Controlling behavior really is a reflection of our own fears and insecurities. My personal belief is that fear is the opposite of love. Whenever we act, or react, out of fear, we are closing ourselves off from love and allowing ourselves to "fall from grace." This is a lesson that I recently re-learned myself...and unfortunately, I had to learn it the hard way. With any luck, your post will help others learn the easy way...without the heartache. Jay Schryer’s last blog post..The Spirituality of Disability