The Power of Surrender: Let Go and Energize Your Relationships, Success, and Well-Being

Last week I decided to spring clean, and ever since I've been doing so every day in some way for at least a half hour. I've been revisiting my feng shui, space clearing, and clutter clearing books. When I pre-ordered The Ecstasy of Surrender, I had no idea that I was getting myself another cleaning book. This isn't marketed as a cleaning book, however, it definitely could be. The Ecstasy of Surrender is about cleaning one's soul (or feng shui for the soul as Denise Linn so aptly puts it in her book with the same title). The Ecstasy of Surrender is about the benefits of letting go (exhilaration, empowerment, abundance, etc.). The information is not necessarily new if you've been in some circles, but it definitely is a good interactive guide to study. Dr. Orloff's voice comes through by showing us how to intuitively surrender. Also, she personalizes the topics by putting her stamp on it - quizzes with lists and summaries. A few years ago I had the chance of talking with Dr. Orloff when she was at the Commonwealth Club. This woman is so real (down to earth). She practices what she teaches. She oozes kindness and exudes wisdom. Her warm personality and authenticity shines through in this book. (Revisited) Topics of Interest: The Triune Brain Hormones (Adrenaline, Testosterone, Serotonin, etc.) Getting a Sleep Divorce Being an Empath Listening to One's Body Chakras Movement Deep Breathing Some Things to Surrender: Old Beliefs Self-imposed Limitations Mental Chatter Powerlessness for Being Empowered Low Self-Esteem At over 400 pages, this is a guidebook to come back to and marinate in so that the principles can be integrated. She's very comprehensive that you don't need to read her previous books to understand some previously touched upon subjects (such as dealing with passive aggressive, narcissistic, manipulative, or guilt tripping people). Her previous books (Positive Energy & Emotional Freedom Technique) are optional if you want to visit such subjects in detail. This book is an investment in life 101 and is a fun book to study. I wish all of my (text)books were so alive, rich, and useful. Happy studying!

I came across this book quite randomly and am in awe of how timely and perfect it's been. The Ecstasy of Surrender offers just the message I’ve needed both personally and globally. The invitation to surrender amidst the striving, achieving and hustling in our culture (and the why behind it) has been utterly game changing. In reading it, I immediately felt a sense of calm wash over me as well as a sense of optimism. Additionally, Dr. Orloff’s perception of power is not only curiously timely but deeply insightful and wise. This compassionate, powerful and thoughtful book is just the tonic for those of us who feel burnt out, exhausted and stuck. The Ecstasy of Surrender is how we unstick ourselves. Thank you, Dr. Orloff!

I absolutely love this book....Dr. Judith puts into words what I also believe and coach others to strive for. (Wish I could have written a book like this). How refreshing and exciting to know that she is also teaching and helping others to relax from the stress of being someone other they their true self and to step off the treadmill with grace and dignity. Everyone who has felt that empty feeling, who continues to search and not find happiness, who continues to have failed relationships, who continues to try and try and their goals seem to always be right out of reach, must read this book. She truly provides the reader with all that they need to know to change their lives and become happy with where they are now in the present moment. Dr. Judith provides amazing tools and guidance to her readers....what a beautiful inspirational and valuable book. I highly recommend this to everyone and I will definitely recommend it as a necessary read for my clients. I admire Dr. Judith's strength and her commitment to making this a better world and easier for people to accept this better and new world. Namaste with Unity "Love" Consciousness, Wendy Baudín, Self-Love Sherpa, A Spiritual Guide on the Journey to Your Divineness

Found this book to be so helpful and encouraging, and well written. She addresses the issue of empaths, and explains so well about their reactions to things that happen in life that are emotional or stressful. Her other observations are well presented for the reader to understand. The issue of "letting go" is difficult but necessary at times, and she also gives a good observation on that.

As a mom on the move I need practical tools which invite me to slow down and turn within. Dr. Orloff's book, The Ecstasy of Surrender is a treasure chest of tools, ideas, and inspiration. Dr. Orloff demonstrates that it is possible to find peace in the midst of conflict by the simple act of letting go. It is often easy to forget that by taking just a few seconds to really feel what is going on inside of me can make a significant difference in my day. Dr. Orloff reminds me that I don't have to mediate on a mountain top or move to a monastery to find peace of mind. The answer lies within me in this very moment --even as I type on this keyboard. Yes, we can slow down and find the ecstasy of surrender at any given moment. Deep gratitude to Dr. Orloff who reminds us all to breath, check in with ourselves, and most of all laugh. I keep a copy of her book close by, and turn to it again and again. I am surprised that I often intuitively open to just the page I need on that given day. In case you haven't guessed--I highly recommend her book. It is a life changer.

I am completely IN LOVE with Dr. Orloff's way of being, and this book trumps everything she has done. Her work is prolific and profound, and her high sensitivity lends itself to a depth of spiritual understanding that is unparalleled. I cannot put the book down, and it has quickly become, for me, a life guide. I will keep this work on my night table and read it over many, many times, and refer to it as my counsel. Judith Orloff guides the reader into HOW to speak to the wounded, afraid, discarded parts of ourselves that are full of fear, and she does it in such a delicate way that the wisdom you seek is laid right before your eyes.... by listening deeply to your own Inner Wisdom. I love her ability to translate the skill and sensitivity involved in listening.... truly and deeply listening. This work is like my breath right now in carving out my own incredibly sensitive Self, and letting her SHINE! If you are sensitive, intuitive, feeling stuck, lost, or unclear, you must read this work. If you are none of these, yet desire to shine your light ever brighter, you must read this book. Dr. Orloff is a modern day prophet, and I am so grateful for her.

I wanted so much to love this book and had eagerly anticipated its availability. Letting go and surrendering is an important topic and one that had been on my mind lately. I was hoping for guidance, new information and some concrete useful ideas that I could put into practice. The book isn't all bad--there are some interesting, useful ideas but nowhere near enough. The author spends way too much time telling the reader what's coming up and what is included in the book. The entire first section is devoted to "what's coming next." I read the book and still don't quite know what Orloff's advice really is--the chapters don't flow and much of it is just kind of fluffy. And some of it is downright ridiculous like the suggestion to hang a sheet between hotel beds for those who are "relationship empaths."

I was first introduced to Dr. Orloff’s books at the turn of the 21st Century. I was reading her book “Second Sight” in the NYC Subway when I had a strong feeling to not stay in the city all day as planned so I went back to Long Island and avoided being stuck in Manhattan for the black out of the century! I had been reading about following your gut in Dr. Orloff’s book when I decided to alter my plans that day. After that I knew Dr. Orloff was the REAL DEAL. Dr. Orloff’s latest book, “The Ecstasy of Surrender: 12 Surprising Ways Letting Go Can Empower Your Life”, doesn’t disappoint! It’s full of solid information that anyone can use to empower their lives. Just open the book and point your finger at a sentence and it will most likely be spot on. The book can be read from start to finish or bits at a time. I’m doing both at the same time. I work in the fast paced business world and would recommend this book to anyone who is looking to gain more control over their lives. Surrender is not a bad word and can actually bring us much more by letting go of a specific and preconceived outcome. I hope you enjoy her new book as much as I did.

Eine hervorragende Hilfe für eine für mich momentan untragbare Situationen im Leben. Das ist die beste Lösung , damit umzugehen. Der innere Frieden ist das Ziel, und auch das Einzige, dass in unserer Macht steht, und Dank des Buches den Weg klar definiert.

I thought this book was really worthwhile, as it questions so many of the beliefs that are welded deep within our subconscious, beliefs that we must always dig deeper and fight harder....beliefs that ultimately lead to a never ending quest for fulfilment....this book is like the ultimate relief and balm for all the angst...the suggestion that we relax into life and surrender.

I simply could not pass up the opportunity to comment on this remarkably helpful and empowering book by Dr. Judith Orloff on the subject of surrendering. First and foremost, I will say that this read provided me with a “happy tummy” feeling all along. From the very beginning until the end, not only did I have the feeling that Dr. Orloff knows her stuff but most importantly that she truly cares about people. She strikes me as a genuine caring and loving person and this alone made reading on such critical and sensitive matters an absolute delight. I felt as if I were in the presence of a loyal friend all along. The contents of her book are widespread and the research appeared extensive. The material content is based on some of her own personal experience, as well as her patients. The topic of surrendering covers many important life aspects from power and money, reading people and communication, relationships, love and sensuality, mortality and immortality, to the the blessings of celebrating joy, all of which require different degrees of surrendering in order to embrace life despite its predicaments. I enjoyed every chapter of this book clearly good for the soul. Moreover, I still use it as a reference guide for all my surrendering challenges. Her guidelines on impeccable communication and her list of warning signs to look for in certain types of people saved me weeks of investing myself in a relationship that was not worth the effort. As a result, I have regained confidence in my ability to listen to my heart instead of giving into old conditioned patterns of the mind. I will admit that at first, when I saw the book had been written by a psychiatrist, I experienced a moment of hesitation. I am not a fan of traditional medicine for certain struggles of the mind. However, Dr. Orloff’s knowledge encompasses way more than the physiological aspect of being. It actually complements it perfectly. Traditional medicine is only her base around which she has intricately woven layers of ancient and contemporary wisdom as well as well-proven caring strategies, without which surrendering to life’s challenges can certainly prove daunting for some of us. She has clearly empathic skills that reach out to people in their innermost being and is able break down a complex emotional situation into something perfectly fathomable for anyone. Her writing is impeccable and sprinkled with humor capable of reframing the most dramatic situations while still considering the sensitive nature of each case scenario. I truly love this book and its author. In my humble opinion, the knowledge contained in it is instrumental to finding one’s way in the maze of uncertainty and fear life delivers at times. It makes an inspiring difference in terms of approaching life’s many challenges from a practical and empowered standpoint as opposed to a life lived by fate. Given my enthusiasm for her work, I am now looking forward to reading Dr. Orloff’s latest book called “The Empath’s Survival Guide”. There is no doubt in my mind that my soul will find as much delight reading it as I did The Ecstasy of Surrender.

I was a little sceptic about this book.. First glance it looked like it promised a lot and I wasn't sure if it would deliver. I had a hard time getting started on it but once I got through the first 3-4 pages I loved it and read everything almost in one go. The style of writing - I honestly didn't think it was for me, at first I was really impatient and I kept thinking "get to the point!" but it really grew on me after a few pages and I love how she uses examples from her own life to illustrate her points. This book has really gotten me thinking and I will need to read it again (more slowly next time). I've got another book of hers that I'm looking forward to reading as well. It's definitely prompted me to look at patterns in my own life and I hope it does this for you, as well. A great read regardless how you use it.

Absolutely beautiful. Awakening