My left hip tells me to surrender

Every moment I feel like I am on the cusp of possibility. My brain lives in the moment, and I am grateful to have this gift as I journey through this thing called life. I love to keep learning, and understanding that everything happens at the right time and for our good. I am fascinated with words, like surrender and execution. At first glance, especially in our upside down world today, you would think of war, disagreement and sadness. Let us delve into the meaning of these words, that in a different context are something deeper and really exhibit the phrase, breakdown leads to breakthrough.

Execution could also mean carrying out a task, especially in business, events or even in exercise. I love to say that I am good at execution, which I think today would be called logistics. If I have a plan or a direction, I fulfill it fully with passion, energy and precision.

Now let us look at the word surrender, once again, it has many connotations, but getting back to breakdowns lead to breakthroughs, in any situation, we can only go all in and then let go. Letting go of the outcome or result is so hard, especially if it connected to health, livelihood or a life and death situation. When I say death, I suppose it could be literally, but it could also be symbolic, a direction where a door was closed or a relationship that has come to an end.

In Kaballah we learn about the ten Sephirot, which is similar to Chakras, but not exactly. There are two instances where there are opposite attributes side by side. One is Kindness and Strength, illustrating how we need a balance of both of them. If we go too much in one direction we could hurt ourselves, others and not see a situation from every angle. Each Sephira, or attribute connects with a part of the body. The other instance of opposite attributes is Victory and Surrender. Surrender corresponds with the left hip, and my left hip has been off, aching and needing attention for quite some time.

My left hip tells me to surrender, and I am trying to do just that. Physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually to let go of outcomes, trust God’s plan and have faith that I have given my all. I am off to an important meeting, many seeds have been planted, and now it is time to get out of my head. No what if thoughts, just staying present, and open to receive what is meant for me at the right time. This gives me peace, clarity and allows me to be a vessel to receive.

Prayers.

Breath.

Action.

I love watching the sunset from my balcony in Jerusalem. Sometimes I try to capture it, and was pleasantly surprised when I saw that it captured me.