Are You Surrendering Or Giving Up?

Understanding the difference between the two

Ali
Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

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Recently a close friend texted me.

Hey Ali! Do you know the difference between giving up and surrendering?

I saw the question and I began thinking for a few minutes. Did I really know and understand the difference between the two?

The answer for me at that time was no.

Do you know and understand the difference between the two? If your answer is no, then continue reading for some more information.

Decisions…Decisions

Take a moment and think about the number of decisions you make in a day. You decide when you’re waking up, what you’re having for breakfast, what you’re wearing for the day and so on. Life is full of decisions that need to be made.

Some decisions are easier than others. It’s the tough ones that stop us in our tracks and can leave us pondering for days. For instance, you may be faced with a decision within your relationship — whether to leave or stay. The same would apply to a job. In this decision-making process, are we surrendering or giving up? Let’s see how the two are different and what they each mean.

Surrender vs Giving Up

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Ali
Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

Enjoys writing poetry but also creative fiction and nonfictional pieces! Creativity bleeds through me and that includes art!