“The moment of surrender is not when life is over. It’s when it begins.” — Marianne Williamson
The above is a quote I totally resonate with. Years ago, I realized I could get caught up in pushing my agenda through. In convincing myself, that if I only worked hard enough, long enough, pushed forward enough, things would all work out. There are times, however, when just stopping is the best move. Just letting go and letting God as the saying goes…
I know I am not alone. As a result of that mindset, transition often feels like loss—loss of identity, relevance, or momentum. But for those who listen closely, it’s actually an invitation. A sacred pause. A chance to step beyond what you’ve built and ask: “What’s next, and who do I need to become to lead it? “What a major paradigm shift, and what a gift in stress reduction!
Once you’ve mastered the outer game, the next shift requires an inner transformation. One that sheds outdated roles and reclaims your essence as a leader with wisdom, not just will. Coming from a strong will, although validated in some circles, is a huge mistake for your emotional, spiritual, physical, and financial health. Surrender, inner-knowing, and acceptance are all tools for peace.
We know within ourselves when a change, a transition is coming. We can feel it in the air. We may have no idea of the details, but we sense that change is coming, a physical move, a new job, or a relationship shift. It all makes sense when it’s time for the next stage. We can attempt to fight it, rush it, or even force it. The very best move, however, is to prepare yourself, knowing that when everything is set, the universe, God, whomever, allows all the pieces to fall into place and for it to happen for you not to you. Our power is in accepting or rejecting what we know, on some level, is the next stage in our journey. Our next chance to grow.
Transitions are a call to freedom, to growth, to new adventures, and to discovering more and more about yourself. They allow you to start fresh, to discover strengths and fears you may not have known you had. Resisting a call to surrender to the next stage that has been prepared already, is futile and creates far more chaos and drama than is necessary. Eventually, if resisted, you know you are stuck, limited, and more tightly contained than before. Take the easy route, surrender, and then jump into the next adventure. It is a gift and a call to become.
A call for reflection:
- What if your next transition is not the end of your power—but the rebirth of your true impact?
- What if your next act isn’t about reinvention? It’s about reclamation. Honor what’s ending—and let it make space for what’s now possible. It may be far more than you ever imagined…
It’s quite a trip and you don’t have to walk alone. Go for it and claim your health in the process.
