Letting Go & Surrendering: My Self-Love Superpowers
I’ve always had a deep, unshakeable trust that no matter what life throws my way, things will work out in the end. Even when things don’t go as planned, I believe I will always find my way through. For me, this trust is the foundation of living with more peace and a lot less stress. It’s not about ignoring the challenges, it’s about surrendering to the belief that each detour serves a purpose, even if I can’t see it in the moment.
This trust doesn’t mean I never get caught up in the messiness of life, I’m human after all. I acknowledge that life isn’t always champagne and rainbows, and things don’t always go as we expect. This is where letting go comes in. People will disappoint us, plans will fall apart, and sometimes you’ll drop a glass and watch it shatter into a million tiny pieces, sigh dramatically, or say a few choice words. Trust me, I’ve been there! In those moments, we have a choice. We could cling to the frustration or anger, although I know that holding onto those emotions only makes me feel worse. The glass is already broken, and the frustration doesn’t change the outcome. If anything, it drains my energy and keeps me stuck in a moment that has already passed.
Letting go, on the other hand, gives me the freedom to move forward, leaving behind what I can’t control to preserve my peace. This is especially true when it comes to other people’s words and actions which are completely beyond our control. Letting go doesn’t mean excusing their behaviour, it’s about protecting your peace by choosing freedom over frustration. The more we resist what we can’t change, the harder life feels. It’s like being stuck in traffic. You can either rage at every red light, or take a deep breath, put on your favourite podcast, and accept you’ll get there when you get there. Sometimes, surrendering to life’s flow leads to unexpected blessings. Maybe that red light meant you avoided an accident up ahead.
Letting go and surrendering isn’t always easy, but it’s a conscious choice I make. Whenever I feel resistance creeping in, my Inner Mindset Queen steps in with these reminders (feel free to borrow them when needed):
“Surrender Elle” Hearing this instantly softens my mind and body.
“Is this worth your energy?” Nine times out of 10, it’s a no.
“Everything is working out for you” Even if I don’t fully believe it in the moment, it brings relief.
“Do you want to spend your day stressed or free?” I always choose free.
Letting go isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s a bold act of self-love. It’s the power to release what doesn’t serve you, choosing peace over control, trust over fear, and freedom over frustration. Surrendering, on the other hand, is about embracing life’s flow and accepting what we can’t change. It’s a conscious choice to trust that everything is unfolding as it should.
So, the next time you find yourself clinging onto something outside of your control, ask yourself: Is holding onto this helping me or hurting me?
You might find that letting go and surrendering are the superpowers for which you’ve been searching for.
Signing off with love - take what resonates and leave the rest.
Elle Bx
