“Never give up.”
You probably see that phrase often in Fibro Forum World.
And for good reason.
Life can get discouraging when you live with constant pain and exhaustion.
And if you give up, you’re not likely to get better.
(And you DO want to get better, don’t you?)
So, what is it about surrender that’s different?
Surrendering to “what is” puts you in the present moment. The present is the only place where you can take action.
– Improve your circumstances.
– Do something about your health and the way you feel.
[bctt tweet=”You can only take action while you’re in the present moment.”]
Sometimes life with fibromyalgia is like the undertow my dad cautioned me about when I was learning to swim in the ocean.
As the waves roll in toward the shore – toward YOU – they take you up and down, up and down.
You kinda get used to the rhythm of it.
And every now and then, a humdinger of a wave comes along.
Pulls you under, and starts dragging you out to sea.
Your instinct will probably be to panic and start fighting the current. Kicking and flailing, trying to get back to AIR.
When in actuality, you may not even be able to tell which way is UP.
You’re wasting valuable energy.
You won’t win. In fact, this is how people drown.
No, the key to your survival is to surrender.
What goes down, must come up.
And so will you.
It’s the way things work.
Now you won’t want to give up on the idea that at some point, you WILL be able to breathe again. You WILL be able to feel good again.
But right now? at this moment?
You are right where you’re at.
This sort of acceptance can be very grounding. It brings you strength. Strength that you need.
But surrender is not just about the difficult stuff:
When you notice the amazing beauty of a child’s smile – even though you may hurt all over – when you surrender yourself into the experience of that innocent wonderment…
You just might discover that you don’t hurt, even if only for a moment.
That moment is precious.
So please… Don’t give up.
But DO surrender.
Be Well,
Sherri Stockman ND CHA
Vitality Empowerment Specialist
Photo credit: Carlos Castro (text added)
