Letting go of control and surrendering to the wilderness from "summary" of Wild by Cheryl Strayed
As I walked deeper into the wilderness, I felt the weight of my past slowly slipping away. The trees whispered ancient secrets, the river hummed a soothing melody, and the wind carried away my worries. It was in this vast expanse of wild beauty that I learned the true meaning of surrender. For so long, I had tried to control every aspect of my life. I thought if I could just plan and organize everything perfectly, I could avoid pain and heartache. But the wilderness had other plans for me. It taught me that sometimes, the best thing you can do is let go. As I hiked further into the unknown, I realized that I couldn't control the terrain or the weather or even my own thoughts and feelings. All I could do was surrender to the wildness around me, to release my grip on the illusion of control. In those moments of surrender, I found a sense of freedom I had never experienced before. I let go of my fears and insecurities,...
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