In life, as Christianity, Buddhism, and nature-based systems show, transformation is not about sidestepping death, but embracing it as a gateway to new life. This pattern of death and resurrection is woven into the fabric of our existence. We see it when Christians heed Jesus’ call to "carry the cross," and Buddhists acknowledge the Buddha's teaching on suffering. Surrendering is not losing; it’s a profound gain. We let go of control, anger, and ego, and in that surrender, we find a Larger Self. Mystics and saints knew this, proclaiming, "What did I ever lose by dying?" This pattern is not confined to religion; it's universal truth, visible in every atom and galaxy. It's the Way Reality Works.
