Thrive RN

The ocean is a perfect metaphor for surrendering to love. Just like the ocean, love has a powerful ebb and flow, and surrendering to it means learning to travel with its tides.

We’ve explored this topic before, but it’s important to revisit it because there is so much depth to the concept of surrender when it comes to love. Love is loud, and it deserves an anthem. It’s about more than just the warm and fuzzy feelings we associate with it; it’s about vulnerability, courage, and trust.

What does surrender mean in the context of love? It’s the act of letting go of control, of allowing ourselves to be vulnerable and open to the experience of loving someone else. It’s the willingness to give up a part of ourselves to the other person, to trust them with our emotions and our heart.

Just as the ocean has its calm and turbulent moments, love can be both peaceful and tumultuous. Surrendering to love means being willing to ride the waves of both, without trying to control or resist them. Just as the ocean is vast and seemingly infinite, love also has the potential to be limitless and boundless.

But in order to experience this depth, we must be willing to let go of our expectations and allow ourselves to be fully immersed in the experience of loving. When we surrender to love, we become like the ocean, a force of nature that moves with intention and grace. We let go of the need to control or manipulate, and instead flow with the currents of giving and receiving, trusting that the tide will carry us where we need to be.

And just like the ocean, surrendering to love means embracing both the light and the dark. We must be willing to dive into the depths of our emotions, even when they are uncomfortable or challenging. But when we surrender to this process, we can emerge on the other side, stronger and more resilient than ever before.

So let us be like the ocean, surrendering to the ebb and flow of love, letting go of our expectations and trusting in the journey. For it is only in this surrender that we can truly experience the vast and powerful beauty of love.

Overall, “The Hardest Art” has had a profound impact on my understanding of surrendering in love, reminding me that it is a complex and challenging process that requires us to let go of our expectations, trust in the journey, and embrace the ebb and flow of love like the ocean.

Switchfoot’s name itself is also an embodiment of this idea of surrendering to the ebb and flow of life. The name is a surfing term that refers to the act of riding a wave with your non-dominant foot forward, which requires you to adjust and adapt to the wave’s movements in a different way.

In this sense, the name Switchfoot represents the idea of going against the tide, of taking the more challenging path and embracing the unexpected. This is a powerful metaphor for surrendering to love, which often requires us to let go of our preconceived notions and expectations, and instead adapt to the changing currents of our relationships.

Switchfoot’s music, including their song “The Hardest Art,” has had a profound influence on many people’s understanding of surrendering in love, including my own. Their lyrics often explore themes of faith, love, and self-discovery, and challenge listeners to embrace the journey of life, with all its ups and downs.

By riding the waves of love with our non-dominant foot forward, we can learn to surrender to the ebb and flow of life, trusting in the journey and embracing the unexpected. It is through this surrender that we can truly experience the beauty and power of love, and become more resilient, compassionate, and understanding individuals.