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Kute Blackson on The Magic of Surrender

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Jul 19, 2022

Kute Blackson, an inspirational speaker and author, dives into the transformative power of surrender. He reveals how our self-perceptions can be mere stories, urging listeners to uncover their genuine selves beneath societal conditioning. Blackson emphasizes the importance of compassion in letting go of outdated coping mechanisms and discusses the ongoing nature of personal lessons. By redefining surrender as an active choice rather than passive acceptance, he inspires a shift towards aligning with one’s true purpose for authentic growth.

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ADVICE

Compassion for Resistance

Meet resistance with compassion; it's a natural part of transformation, not something bad.
The ego's resistance is often rooted in a need for survival and protection from past pain.

ADVICE

Feeling Suppressed Emotions

Meet your resistance with compassion; it stems from past pain and survival mechanisms.
Allow yourself to feel suppressed emotions gently; this can free you from holding on.

INSIGHT

Surrender vs. Succumb

Surrendering to feelings is not the same as succumbing to them; realize you are not your feelings.
Observe your feelings with awareness and create space between yourself and them.

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Kute Blackson is an inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. Born in Ghana, West Africa, Kute’s multicultural upbringing as the child of a Japanese mother and a Ghanaian father has spanned four different continents. His unique lineage lay the foundation for his approach to breaking down barriers and unlocking an individual’s true gifts and greatness. He now speaks at countless events around the world, is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, and was the winner of the 2019 Unity New Thought Walden Award.

In this episode, Eric and Kute Blackson discuss his book, The Magic of Surrender: Finding the Courage to Let Go.

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Kute Blackson and I Discuss The Magic of Surrender and …

His book, The Magic of Surrender: Finding the Courage to Let Go
The importance of connecting with who we really are underneath the patterns and stories we’ve built as we grow up
Is what I believe about myself and what I believe about life fact or a story?
The value of a guide or coach to help you see things about yourself that you may not be seeing
How all lessons are repeated until learned
That meeting ourselves with compassion allows us to let go of outdated coping mechanisms
The difference between surrendering and succumbing to our feelings
All feelings remain present until fully felt
When you take the label off the feeling, it’s an energy and sensation that can be experienced in your body
How grief can actually break our hearts open to a new way of being, a new dimension of love and strength
What surrender is and isn’t

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