Many of us go through life trying to control everything and everyone around us. Trying to bend the universe to our will.
It never works and it is exhausting at the same time sucking up all of our energies.
So what is the alternative?
Not doing anything and letting people push you around? Of course not.
The answer is to enhance the only thing you can truly control: You!
Work on your body, mind and soul. Intentionally and not by chance.
Read, play, converse with people smarter than you, exercise, write, travel, reflect, explore, support others without expecting anything back, etc.
This is how you invest in yourself.
Surrendering control and letting the flow of life guide you is an art that has to be practiced.
The first time this happens when the universe is guiding you one way and you want to go the other way, it will not feel comfortable. You will want to push back. You will want to control. This is when practicing surrender and being open to opportunities comes into play.
Really listen and get in tune with what the universe has planned for you. Don’t resist.
Surrendering and letting go is the way to winning and peace.