Letting Go of Control

Everything in your experience is speeding up. This is a very unnerving,even upsetting, time for those who demand stability from either their emotional landscape or life itself. In any given moment, you can move from joy into a seemingly unending chasm of depression – from peace to an overwhelming sense of anger and frustration. Emotions and experiences are shifting and flowing through you at such a rapid rate that you cannot help but wonder if you are going mad. Life feels more like the X-Games than a summer stroll in the park.

The more identified you are with your thoughts, feelings and experiences, the harder a time you are having. Those who need to exert control over life and hold on out of fear are experiencing the greatest degree of challenge.

Life is compelling you to let go of your notions of how it “should be” and encouraging you to flow with the waves of change. Although it may not feel like it, you are lovingly being forced into a state of surrender – the precursor to simply BEING. Just as a surfer learns to ride a wave, you must now learn to fully commit and relax into each experience.

When you flow with life you win the emotional jackpot. Profound peace and harmony are the natural outcomes.

Here are some important pointers to help you let go and surf the waves of life:

1. Expand your definition of the word LOVE: Love inclusively. The more you return to the eternal truth that the Source of all people, places and experiences is love, the more your heart will remain open and expand. This knowing creates the spaciousness required to remain present regardless of what life is serving up.

2. Live life without any preconceived notions or opinions: Don’t pre-determine or pre-qualify people or experiences. You are now fully open to every experience – without judgment.

3. Every thought feeling and experience originates from the Divine: When you trace all things back to their origin you will find that they emanate from the Divine. And with that knowing, no matter what you are experiencing or going through, you are always connected.

4. You are never alone: I know that these times are challenging. As much as you may not see it, every experience is leading you into a greater expression of yourself. This is a time for vulnerability. One in which the more humble you are, the easier it is for you to receive the help that you need.

Trust in a bigger picture. In time all things return to a state of harmony.

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By Chris diMonda from Marietta, GA on 08/25/2011

Dear Panache—Did you write this blog Just for me? Or is this something alot of us are dealing with right now? It is so on target with my experiences lately and things we discussed when you were here in Atlanta. After that session, I am feeling so much less panicked and tied up inside; something has definitely changed. I’m sure this issue will come up again in different forms, so I am putting your blog up where I can read it over and remind myself every day to roll with the waves because I can’t control it anyway. Thank you!!

By susan scharfman from Boynton Beach, Florida on 08/25/2011

Dearest Panache:You always seem to know what I need, and when I need it. After undergoing major surgery and reconstruction of my left foot, hospital bedpans, weeks of rehab therapy and now therapy at home, I am in the fog of pain pills, antibiotics, Walkers and helplessness.

My Depression Era parents consistently taught me that when you want something done, do it yourself. Don’t depend on others. Be independent. Wow! What a lesson these times are for me. To have to let go of control, to know I am helpless, and let the Divine do the doing. Hobbling around and depending on others is a painful lesson, but one that is Divinely freeing. This had to happen for me to relinquish the “I’m in charge” syndrome and “go with the flow.” How freeing it is, this realization, this trust.

My recovery is physically painful, but my heart is so full of love for the Divine for presenting me with this situation. It is humbling and sometimes I cry with gratitude for so insignificant a being as I to receive this gift. I love you and Jan so very much.
(From a personal email I sent to Panache)

By Anne Reynolds from C hesapeake, Va. on 08/25/2011

I received a copy of this from a friend, and was delighted to have another chance to view your work. I have felt the change, as it is ever moving even more rapidly, than before. This was a godsend for me. I also enjoyed Susan’s comments. Very lovely lady.
Love & Light
Anne

By christine Stenglein from knoxville TN on 08/25/2011

Right on target again Panache, as usual. It is all I am going through and I can see it is for others too. Thank you for your guidance, support, and assistance. I am so very grateful for your ” presence “.

By Stacy Allen from Atlanta on 08/25/2011

A friend sent this to me today and it came at just the right moment. I really appreciate this. You have made me re-think what I am going through.
Love & Light,
Stacy

By gertie from Mesa AZ on 08/25/2011

I am riding the wave..and even though it feels I’m going backwards…and reliving experience from the past…in my heart I know and remember, that I am protected and loved…...everything is leading me Home to the Divine…..thank you Panache, for Always being there…xxx

By Bridget from ABQ, NM on 08/25/2011

Oh how I love being reminded of Truth. Thanks, Panache . . . you wrote: “Every thought feeling and experience originates from the Divine . . . knowing that . . . you are always connected. “

By Candi from Yreka, CA on 08/25/2011

I am learning “no resistance, no expectations.” Like watching a movie that we have no idea what the ending looks like, being in the moment and enjoying it, and watching it unfold. I have learned that wherever my greatest resistance is…there lies my greatest treasure. Allowing the flow is SO much easier and less stressful. And to think a year ago I RESISTED going to see Panache! LOL!

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