The Power of Surrender
For one amazing moment in my life, I feel like I understood the importance of surrender.
I was at the ashram in India — the one I’ve been visiting for over 20 years. My beloved teacher, Sri Sakthi Narayani Amma, was walking across the courtyard of what we now call “the old temple” (it’s since been replaced by a resplendent golden one that draws people from all over India and the world…).
Amma caught my eye, and in that instant, it all made sense — the Divine, surrender, the role of a spiritual teacher. Without thinking, I dropped to the ground in an act of pure surrender — and not long after, my life changed for the better.
What happened exactly? I honestly can’t say. A part of me is open to discovering that the whole thing was a figment of my imagination. But for one sacred second, I felt I had fleeting access to deep, universal wisdom about the power of surrender.
And yet, even now — seemingly unwilling to fully surrender to the idea of surrender — I still question: are we meant to surrender, or are we meant to command the Universe?
Aren’t we meant to create our lives, not just sit back and surrender?
Does surrender mean giving up? Is it just a way of fooling ourselves — a spiritual shortcut that says, “If I don’t get what I want, it must be for my Higher Good”? Or is it the ultimate manifesting tool?
So many questions… so few answers!
And yet, again and again, I return to the same sacred truths:
- The mystical grounds of the ashram in India
- The mystery of the Divine there… and everywhere
- The practice of surrender — again and again and again
So… what does surrender bring? And why is it so powerful?
For me, it has always led me in the right direction. As much as I might want to force things, I know — deep in my bones — that surrender is wiser. Gentler. Smarter.
It’s not easy. When you want something so badly, surrender can feel unbearable. I often think of a dear friend who also visited the ashram. She became very ill, surrendered completely… and eventually passed away far too soon.
Surrender is not a magic wand. It’s not a guarantee that we’ll get what we want.
But over the years, I’ve come to believe that surrender often brings us what we need.
Maybe my friend’s soul was ready — perhaps she needed to move on to her next birth. I truly don’t know. These questions might not even have answers. Maybe they’re not meant to.
It’s all so complicated — especially if you believe in karma. But even in Christianity, we hear that “God works in mysterious ways,” and that we should pray for “God’s will.”
Is there a God? A Goddess? We still don’t know for sure.
But here’s what I *do* know: every month, I set intentions at the New Moon… and I surrender at the Full Moon.
And so far? It’s worked amazingly well for me.
My theory is that when we surrender, we are, on some level, choosing to align with our Highest Good.
BOOM!
That, to me, is the mic-drop moment.
What do you think?
I’d love to hear your thoughts — just hit reply or leave a comment and let me know.
With love,
Yasmin x
PS – For my USA readers!
I’ll be diving deep into surrender, the Full Moon, and some truly powerful lunar practices at my one and only USA event for 2025 — and I’d love you to join me. It’s happening August 8–10 at the magical Omega Institute in upstate New York, right over the Full Moon weekend. A gorgeous chance to gather in sacred circle with like-minded women and connect with the Divine. I can’t wait!
