Capable Quote by Margaret J. Wheatley
“Surrendering to life offers some wonderful realizations. We learn we're capable of being in this dance, of working with whatever happens. We learn to trust ourselves and then others and, gradually, we learn that life itself can be trusted.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Leadership and the New Science, 1992
Surrendering to life reveals trust and cooperation with events.
In simple terms: Trust life and collaborate with outcomes.
Key Takeaway
Embrace trust in life's flow.
Themes
trust
adaptability
collaboration
Mood
calm
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- teamwork
- personal growth
- crisis management
Key Concepts
systems thinking
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you trust without losing agency?
- What practices build trust in uncertainty?
A Different Perspective
Surrender can be mistaken for passivity.
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