The Wisdom in Surrender

The ancient Yogis teach that everything in life unfolds exactly as it's supposed to. Every experience arrives because it serves our highest growth. To learn, to reflect, to redirect. The universe speaks through change. It invites us to pay attention to the signs and surrender to its guidance.

Jane Siberry, acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter of the 1980s and 90s, had achieved what many artists dream of. Critical success, a devoted fan base, and a respected record label. Then, in 2006, she shocked her followers by legally changing her name to Issa. She gave away her possessions, and completely abandoned the traditional music business model.

"I was carrying too much stuff," Siberry told The Globe and Mail in a 2006 interview. "I felt like I was in a canoe with too many supplies, and I was sinking."