SURRENDERING TO THE PROCESS OF BINGE EATING RECOVERY
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Today, let's delve into the concept of surrender in the context of recovering from binge eating. You might be puzzled, wondering how surrender ties into overcoming binge eating. Traditionally, surrender implies yielding to an opponent or submitting to authority, which may not seem appealing or relevant to recovery. On the other hand, some discuss surrender in spiritual terms, often related to submitting to a higher power. However, I want to explore a practical perspective on surrender, its meaning, potential benefits, and the barriers hindering us from embracing it.

Consider the analogy: a woman caught in turbulent waves, struggling for breath. After exhaustive attempts to fight the waves, she decides to surrender. Surprisingly, when she stops resisting, the waves lift her to the surface. Surrender here is not passive resignation; it's a dynamic shift, a conscious decision to stop fighting against forces beyond control. This is distinct from giving up, which carries a sense of defeat, despair, and misery. Surrender, on the other hand, can offer freedom and peace as we cease resistance to what we cannot control.

In the context of binge eating recovery, surrender conserves energy. Much like the woman in the waves, when we stop fighting against our emotions and compulsions, we gain clarity and resilience to manage them effectively. Surrender reduces emotional reactivity, curbing catastrophic thinking and guiding our focus, intention, and effort.

Despite these potential benefits, surrender seems elusive for many. The barriers include self-blame, the belief that we should have done things differently, a perception that surrender is only possible when you can't win the battle, and a moral conviction that continuing the fight is the right thing. Impatience can also hinder surrender, fueled by a desire for instant recovery and a mindset that postpones life until reaching a certain state.

To overcome these barriers, consider surrendering to the present moment and working with life rather than against it. Recognize that some things are beyond control, including our behaviors. Eckhart Tolle suggests accepting each moment as if you had chosen it, transforming your approach to life.

Recovery doesn't have to be a constant fight. By addressing the barriers to surrender, we can cultivate a mindset that embraces the here and now. Life is a delicate balance between the external world and our internal struggles. My approach aims to create order within, empowering us to navigate external chaos.