Does surrender mean giving up?

Does surrender mean giving up?

Surrender is not “giving up”, but rather, it is letting go. Surrender is the action of contentment and gratitude, and knowing when to surrender creates peace, well-being, and space for new experiences. Dwelling in the past does not allow you to focus on the present.

Why is acceptance so hard?

It is hard because we are trying to accept people and situations forcibly. And, we do not understand the meaning of Acceptance. Acceptance does not mean you like everyone. It means you accept your dislike for some people too.

What does spiritual surrender mean?

Surrender starts with a recognition that this greater life force moves as you. One of my teachers, Gurumayi Chidvilasananda, once said that to surrender is to become aware of God's energy within oneself, to recognize that energy, and to accept it.

What does I surrender mean?

1a : to yield to the power, control, or possession of another upon compulsion or demand surrendered the fort. b : to give up completely or agree to forgo especially in favor of another. 2a : to give (oneself) up into the power of another especially as a prisoner.