Steve C. Ward
Steve C. Ward
Surrender
Surrender
Surrender
Wednesday 27th March 2024
Discover how surrendering control can improve your relationships. Host Steve C. Ward shares personal stories and practical steps for finding peace.
10 minutes
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Author:
Steve C. Ward
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Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Parenting & Children
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Episode Overview
- Letting go of control improves relationships.
- Memorising and using the serenity prayer can help navigate challenges.
- Focus on what you can control: your choices and reactions.
- Build connection through empathy, vulnerability, and love.
- Find joy in the present rather than worrying about the past or future.
Sometimes you have to let go of the picture of what you thought life would be like and learn to find joy in the story you are actually living
Ever felt like you're holding on too tight to control, especially in your relationships? In this episode of The Next Right STEPS podcast, host Steve C. Ward shares a heartfelt journey about the power of surrender and letting go. Through his own experiences with his teenage son, Steve illustrates how our obsession with control can strain relationships and create unnecessary stress.
You'll hear about a poignant moment when his son cut a cherished photo in half, symbolising the broken bond caused by control issues. This emotional story sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how surrendering control can lead to more peaceful and fulfilling relationships. Steve dives into the concept of 'surrender' as the first of five steps to improve relationships, focusing on getting right with God to then get right with others.
He emphasises that while we can't control other people or circumstances, we can control our choices and reactions. This episode is packed with practical advice, including the importance of memorising and using the serenity prayer to navigate challenging situations. Steve also breaks down actionable steps like letting go of people, circumstances, and outcomes, and instead fostering connection, empathy, vulnerability, and love. The episode encourages you to find joy in the present rather than worrying about the past or future.
With references to biblical wisdom and personal anecdotes, Steve offers a compassionate and relatable approach to tackling control issues. Whether you're struggling with addiction or simply want to improve your relationships, this episode provides valuable insights and practical steps to help you let go and find peace. Why not give it a listen? You might just find that surrendering control is the key to unlocking happier, healthier relationships.