“Let Me Take Over”

It was my birthday and over dinner the words “Let me take over” popped up from nowhere in my mind as I contemplated my slightly depressed state and the simple sense and power of the words, which I realise came from the universal consciousness or “God”, slowly sank in, so that by the next day that is precisely what I do. How? By refusing to take part in gainsaying, forecasting and analysing things in a vain attempt to control my world. “Surrender” is another way of putting it and, indeed, I have none of the normal reaction to such a concept (in this context only!) since I trust it will be for my ultimate good, no matter what the outcome may be. I say “I” but I mean that part of me excluding (at least at times) my ego, since it is a simple beast and knows only fear and pleasure and the idea that it cannot control in order to prevent harm or bring pleasure is abhorrent to it, especially after being used to getting its own way for five decades.

It is for this reason that my first port of call after the invitation to surrender to the One is at the door of my ego, having stern words for it but also loving words of reminder of my unerring commitment to live fully and without unnecessary restraint and of my acknowledgement of its important role in my life. Its subsequent relaxation seems to have allowed balance of mind, body and spirit to be restored and today I live simply, following my instincts in doing what feels right in the moment and not rallying or challenging in a forlorn attempt to seek security where no material security exists and metaphysical security, ironically, only exists in surrender, the only source of true happiness and peace of mind.