Tara Sun: How to Surrender Your Striving and Find Freedom from Control

Podcaster, author, wife and mom, Tara Sun joins us this week on the podcast. She is sharing more on her latest book release all about surrendering your story and more on her journey towards freedom from control.  In this conversation, Tara talks about trading control for greater peace and joy, reminds us of what there is to gain in the “waiting” and how your story is still being written even in those seemingly quiet seasons. If you find yourself anxious and gripping control often, worried that you don’t have a five year plan mapped out, or feel like you’ve run yourself ragged in trying to figure it all out, you’ll be encouraged by this episode.  Follow Tara on Instagram @misstarasun Check out Tara’s Podcast > Truth Talks with Tara Check out Tara’s latest book > Surrender Your Story Website: tarasunministries.com _______________ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS [3:40] Freedom from control & surrendering your story [4:50] When our stories don’t play out the way we expect  [5:34] The journey towards finding freedom [9:12] The hard part about surrendering...  [10:08] What does trusting God with our stories look like? [14:25] What God can do with our trust vs. what we can do with our life [18:04] Waiting vs. manipulating the timing of things  [21:25] your story is written in the waiting too [25:00] Impatience is the antithesis of surrender and here's why [28:00] Tara’s hope for her new book > Surrender Your Story [29:10] Guest Perspective: What is one thing you wish you’d known sooner? [31:22] Guest Perspective: What does success look like? [35:17] "Truths & Takeaways" ___________ ---> If you’re new here, welcome! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss out on any of the inspiring and encouraging conversations with friends, entrepreneurs, and mentors on the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave your feedback here (scroll down and you can click on the stars or write your thoughts) or feel free to share this episode with a friend. You can also follow along on instagram @annicafischer. Glad you’re here!