Exactly what does it mean to surrender? Give up? Concede? Capitulate? Acquiesce? Fail? The word seems to have a universally accepted implication of doom, right? It’s about defeat. Oxford’s ...

The word surrender can sound unsettling, like giving up, losing control, or letting life happen without effort. In a world that glorifies willpower, hustle, and independence, the idea of “surrendering ...

Surrendering is the act of giving up something. For our purposes, surrender means giving up on efforts to control your life or ensure specific outcomes in your life. But why surrender? Trying too hard ...

I am stubborn – probably as stubborn as they come. And even though I have fully acknowledged that and truly have put in the effort to work on it, I still struggle with my stubbornness. After lengthy ...