Trust is the glue of life. It is the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It is the foundational principle that holds all relationships. – Stephen Covey
Surrender your fear. Something will come that is greater than what the fear is trying to protect. – Mooji
I have used these two quotes in previous blogs, but I believe they are relevant to today’s thoughts as well.
I believe there is a profound, unquestionable bond between trust and surrender.
That is why, when constructing my ladder, I bound the two together creating a single, secure, top step.
There can be trust without surrender, but can there be surrender without trust?
The answer, I believe, is, “Yes.”
We human beings trust and surrender to other human beings virtually every day.
Before boarding a commercial airplane, we entrust the TSA agents with personal information, and surrender our belongings and ourselves to intimate, often embarrassing scrutiny.
These procedures have become routine for airline passengers, and usually are accepted without question…but not necessarily without complaint.
This type of trust and surrender is a conventional part of everyday life.
But, when both must be total and unconditional, can there be surrender without trust?
I believe the answer is, “No.”
I believe it cannot happen unless trust and surrender are fused together and become one.
I was fortunate to stand on the top step, if only a handful of times. The sky was bluer up there, the sun warmer, and the air sweeter. I caught a glimpse of the world that God intended us to have: unconditional trust, surrender, and freedom. I did not want to come down.
My mother used to say that you can’t have too much of a good thing. Maybe she was right. I was never able to remain on the fifth step for long.
Eventually I looked down, realized how high off the ground I was, and began to doubt not only my sense of balance, but also the reliability of the step.
I no longer felt confident, secure, or free to stand on that step with my arms extended to the heavens; rather, I fearfully grasped the sides of the ladder and carefully, regretfully, descended to the ground. – Excerpt from “I’m Afraid”
Figuratively speaking, standing on the top step of my ladder was an experience I always will remember, and cherish.
But, I knew it could not last.
At least for a few moments, however, I felt complete trust and total surrender; Fear was gone.
Unfortunately, I have learned that my old friend never fails to return.
I offer these thoughts for your consideration.
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Do Not Be Afraid!!!