We hear the word “surrender” all the time in spirituality, but what does it actually mean? For most of my life, surrender didn’t make sense. My mom fled war in Iran, my dad too, and everything I learned growing up was about fighting for freedom, not giving in. So when people said “just surrender,” I thought it meant giving up. It wasn’t until my marriage ended that I learned what real surrender was. I didn’t have a choice anymore. I had to trust that Spirit was guiding me somewhere greater, even if I couldn’t see where. That moment opened the door to a year of complete flow. I left everything behind, traveled the world with one suitcase, and discovered new archetypes within myself that I never knew existed. But eventually, I realized there’s a paradox in all of this. If we only surrender, we can lose direction. If we only control, we block the magic. The truth is, we need both. ✨ In this episode, I explore: - What surrender really means and how it shows up in our lives - The balance between trusting the universe and taking aligned action - The archetypes of “Surrender Sarita” and “Control Candace” - How to know when life is asking you to release versus when it’s time to focus - Why both structure and flow are needed to create your dharma This conversation is a reminder that surrender isn’t about giving up. It’s about trusting that Spirit may have a bigger plan than the one you made for yourself. If you are looking for a diverse + nourishing community of like-minded souls I’d love to invite you to join of Rose Gold Goddesses at https://www.rosegoldgoddesses.com Get $20 off Use my promo code SAHARA and get $20 off at https://www.holisticgoddess.com/sahara  Sign up this week and get 25% off with this code: 25SWS at checkout! Speak With Soul Course https://sahararosecourses.com/ Explore the Fits Everybody collection at  https://www.skims.com/sahara After you place your order, be sure to let them know I sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select My show “Highest Self Podcast” in the dropdown menu! Discover Your Dharma - Order your copy now - https://iamsahararose.com/dharma Stream the Intro + Outro Music: Trust Flow by Sahara Rose ft. WillyNoir here https://open.spotify.com/track/5YJ6t9KWmkD8PK9oOyD4qB and watch the music video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKrYJye7B8k To receive a free womb mediation, email a screenshot of your review of the Highest Self Podcast to sahara@iamsahararose.com  Follow me your spiritual bestie to active your fullest expression + laugh along the way: https://www.Instagram.com/iamsahararose  https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsahararose  https://www.Facebook.com/iamsahararose  Order My Books: https://www.iamsahararose.com/books  By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Sahara Rose, or used by Sahara Rose with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of the Sahara Rose, which may be requested by contacting pr@iamsahararose.com. This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. 00:00 — What surrender really means in spirituality 02:30 — Why I used to think surrender was weakness 05:10 — The moment life forced me to surrender 08:40 — Trusting Spirit after heartbreak 12:20 — Living out of one suitcase and letting life lead 16:15 — Meeting new archetypes through surrender 20:40 — The magic that unfolds when we stop controlling 24:00 — The paradox of surrender and structure 27:15 — Are you “Surrender Sarita” or “Control Candace”? 31:00 — Understanding the Ayurveda energies behind both 36:20 — The shadow sides of too much flow or control 41:10 — Balancing your feminine and masculine energy 46:00 — How sacred travel rewires your energy 51:30 — Microdosing surrender before the universe forces it 56:00 — Setting boundaries and honoring your energy 01:00:20 — Bringing structure to your purpose and dharma 01:04:15 — Integrating surrender into daily life