Forum ‘Universal therapy'
Have you ever wondered whether the things that scare or trouble you are truly burdens you carry or merely illusions created by the mind? What if the universe already holds solutions to every problem and all you need to do is release your worries and allow them to dissolve on their own? The moment this understanding arises, life begins to change.
Start by gently closing your eyes, taking a deep breath and exhaling slowly. Let the worries within you surface and move freely, that is, do not resist them. Resistance creates pain, but allowing thoughts to flow initiates healing. Worry does not belong to you, it is simply a passing thought. It comes and goes, yet we mistake it for reality and try to fight it. In doing so, we distance ourselves from the universe.
The truth is that the universe is always present - watching, understanding and working through us. We fail to sense this only because our restless mind creates noise. That inner noise blocks the calm universal energy that quietly assures us that everything is fine and will continue to be fine. When we surrender our worries, plans and expectations, we realize that we are not acting alone. Existence itself moves through us. When we flow with life, it becomes effortless and, at the same time, when we resist, struggle or try to swim against the stream, that anxiety arise.
We often believe we can manage everything ourselves, yet how often has life unfolded exactly as planned? Pressure only tangles situations, while letting go allows clarity to emerge. Universal energy is far more powerful than personal effort and its wisdom surpasses our limited thinking. Faith opens doors. With time, life’s experiences begin to make sense - pain reveals its purpose and obstacles appear as hidden blessings. This transformation is possible only through surrendering oneself to the universe.
Surrender is not weakness, instead it is immense courage. Accepting that ‘I do not know’ is true wisdom. A calm mind aligns with the calm universe. Simply say, ‘I release my worries and surrender to the universe’ and then feel the lightness and peace within. Hold on to nothing - believe, surrender and listen to the quiet assurance that everything will be fine.
Worry fades where belief begins, just as snow melts under sunlight. The brightness of faith leaves no space for darkness. When you start trusting that an unseen force is guiding and protecting you, defeat and despair lose their power. Doubt, however, closes doors, because the universe operates on faith, not questioning. The deeper your trust, the more paths open. Just say, ‘I do not know, but I believe’, and that is the purest prayer.
When life feels overwhelming, do not resist it. Instead, surrender and observe how your surroundings and relationships begin to shift. Nothing in the universe happens without reason. Our bodies, created and sustained by the universe, follow this same law. What stops or breaks does so for a purpose. Surrender is not just a phrase, it is a source of energy.
Worry is born from inner chaos and calmness reconnects us with the universal flow. The tighter we try to hold on, the faster things slip away, just like water escaping a clenched palm. What truly belongs to you cannot be taken by anyone and what is not meant for you will never ever stay with you. When worries are handed over to the universe, they disappear.
Worry lives in the future, while the universe exists in the present. When we learn to live in the moment and see every experience as a lesson, we feel supported again. The universe holds us the moment we let go. Once we surrender, it will not let us fall. Speak sincerely: ‘I leave everything to you’ and watch life unfold.
A river never worries about its destination, it simply flows and eventually reaches the sea. Flow like the river. Let go of what is leaving and welcome what arrives. Build a friendship with the universe, talk to it, feel it and trust its care.
At times, it may feel as though everything is falling apart, efforts incomplete, dreams shattered. Yet the universe never acts without purpose. Our vision becomes blurred by fear of the future or regret of the past, disconnecting us from the present moment where the universe resides. Worry is therefore futile, it is just like doubting creation itself.
We are never alone. The universe is patient and precise, it does not rush or make mistakes. Every hardship carries a lesson. When you feel broken, the universe begins to work for you, but only if you surrender. Saying ‘I have no faith’ blocks energy, but accepting ‘everything is happening as it should’ opens the way forward.
Do not judge the universe through ego. Ego demands instant results whereas the universe works quietly and in its own time. The desire to control everything leads to exhaustion. Worry binds us in chains, while surrender leads to freedom.
Subbiah Sridhar
