Some mornings arrive as quiet teachers. Today, the sound of rain on the tin roof of my gazebo offered me a lesson in Presence. Instead of beginning the day with my usual doggy-inspired gratitude moment, I was called to walk barefoot into the darkness – invited by Spirit to experience the moment as it was.
As the coolness welcomed each step, I felt the invitation to let go – of the plans I thought I had for this morning, of the rhythm that usually guides me, of the illusion of control.
Surrender often arrives disguised as a simple choice: Do I resist what is happening, or do I allow it to carry me somewhere new? This morning, the rain asked me to soften, to release my need for routine, and to simply be present with the sound, the scent, the texture of a winding cobblestone walkway under my feet.
Today, notice one moment where life nudges you away from your plan. Instead of resisting, pause. Ask yourself: What happens if I surrender here? You may find that the rain, or the pause, or the detour is carrying you exactly where you’re meant to be.
May this day remind you to soften.
May you find grounding in the simple beauty around you.
May you discover the strength in letting go,
and the freedom in flowing with what is.
And may surrender open the door to joy,
again and again, in ways you never imagined.