Surrender as the Portal to Freedom: Letting go into the Magic with Kute Blackson

Surrender. 

One word that holds so much rich, medicinal power and so much triggering, oftentimes due to a confusion around what it truly means. And to this week's guest, Kute Blackson, it’s the gateway that guides us to experiencing the fullest divine destinations as laid out for us by spirit.

The notion of true surrender is not an act of disempowerment, but a razor-sharp expression of trust in the idea that in aligning with Divine support, you are always on the track of living your greatest life. When Kute received the download to write a book on the subject, the universe hit him with a series of tests to check if he truly could embody letting go. They further dissolved any lingering fragments of ego and threw him into the space of unconditional surrender. 

His offering, The Magic of Surrender: Finding the Courage to Let Go, is the distilled product of much soul searching, grief (an integral part of the surrender process), and getting out of one's way so that one’s life purpose can manifest.

This enlightening conversation intersects with so much of my own voyage – and, as you may already know, the theme of surrender is one I hold close to my heart. I live in total devotion of the Divine calls in life – and conversations on this very podcast – so it was wonderful to bond with someone's commitment to let go of control and expectations, to live a life in empowered freefall, and in true alignment with what's meant to be. 

The Ceremonial Offering

Take a moment to acknowledge what you have to release, be it a relationship, friendship, or physical element. Kute will guide this short meditation where you’ll get to the root of what you need to shed in order to step into your highest self. 

We talk about:

  • Writing a book on surrender and his own personal journey with letting go

  • Fake surrender vs. true surrender 

  • The surrender blueprint: denial, resistance, negotiations, acceptance

  • Leaving his father’s church for the US

  • How his mother’s passing would help him heal his relationship with father

  • Surrender meditation offering 

Thanks to Star Animal Sundays for sponsoring this episode! This conscious jewelry brand is a fun and powerful way to tune into the shamanic teachings of the animal world. Head to staranimalsundays.com and use the code "STARPOWER!” at checkout to receive three eco-friendly meditation candles (worth $80). Using this code also donates 25% of sales to The Javari Project's Alternative Livelihoods program: a registered, for-purpose organization working alongside a coalition of partners such as Cultural Sanctuaries and the indigenous communities of the Vale do Javari indigenous territory – one of the most pristine biodiverse areas in the world. ⁣It has an unparalleled diversity of plants and animals, and is home to the highest number of remote, uncontacted Indigenous Peoples known today⁣. The Javari Project and Cultural Sanctuaries identify and evaluate the current threats to the cultural and environmental assets of the Javari region to sustainably support their territorial rights, protect their livelihoods, and preserve their habitat. 


Resources:


Guest Bio:

Kute Blackson is the author of the national bestselling book You Are the One: A Bold Adventure in Finding Purpose, Discovering the Real You, and Loving Fully, and is widely considered the next generation leader in the field of personal development, with fans ranging from Larry King, to Jack Canfield, to Marianne Williamson, and more. He has been featured on Larry King Now, Fox and Friends, Dr. Drew, and Inc magazine calls him “the mindfulness guru billionaires go to for advice.”

A charismatic visionary and transformational teacher, Kute Blackson offers a fresh, bold look at spiritual awareness for a whole new generation. 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.

For over 20 years, Kute Blackson has been inspiring audiences around the world. From the first time he spoke in front of 3,000 people at age 8, to speaking in over 300 venues by age 18, to helping organizations develop authentic leadership and achieve extraordinary performance over the last decade. His electrifying presentations, not only offer real world practical ideas and soul stirring wisdom, but also ignite the heart, and inspire courageous action.

His mission is simple: to awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically and fulfill their true life’s purpose.

Alyson Charles