Surrender is a simple yet profound concept in spirituality. It’s not a technique or method; it’s a state of being, a letting go. Surrender is about releasing all the tension that comes from feeling separate and unsafe. It’s about trusting in something greater than ourselves, even in moments of crisis or distress.
In the vast landscape of spirituality, there are countless methods and techniques to explore. However, at the heart of it all, there are two fundamental approaches that stand out: focus and surrender. These are not just strategies, but deeply ingrained attitudes that can guide us through the ups and downs of our spiritual journey.
Life is a series of initiations. Some moments are jubilant, while others can be gut-wrenchingly painful. However, what if we approached each phase, particularly the tough ones, as a chance to grow? Bentinho, in his teachings, often hints at this concept.
Everything in our universe passes through a screen, a veil that acts as a filter. But when it comes to God’s light, this radiant force flows through all matter effortlessly, untouched and uninterrupted. It is akin to neutrinos—some of the universe’s most abundant particles with almost no mass. These neutrinos pass straight through matter, barely interacting with it. A fascinating scientific fact is that every second, a staggering hundred trillion neutrinos pass through your body without disturbing a single molecule. This concept, beautifully illuminated by Bentinho, is a profound analogy for God’s pervasive love and presence.
A Deep Dive into Surrender, Love, and the Power of Forgiveness
It’s a profound thought to realize that God, in its infinite nature, is continuously exploring its essence, capabilities, and the myriad ways it can express, know, and dream about itself. Ben often reflects on this theme, emphasizing how life is an infinite dream of the Creator, expressing and understanding its existence. There’s no end, no completion to this self-knowing, for God’s essence is infinite. Thus, creation after creation emerges, even after the dissolution of our entire universe.