Aug. 28, 2025

EPISODE 2: Kute Blackson – The Power of Surrender: Letting Go to Move Forward

What This Episode Is About

What if letting go is the secret to moving forward?

In this deeply personal and expansive episode of The Last Easy Mile, I sit down with Kute Blackson, transformational teacher, bestselling author of The Magic of Surrender and You Are the One, to explore the profound, misunderstood, and life-changing concept of surrender.

We talk about the illusion of control, the pain of resisting what is, and how surrender isn’t about weakness or passivity—it’s about freedom, peace, and alignment. Kute shares his remarkable journey from miracle-filled childhood in Ghana to becoming a global spiritual teacher and coach.

Whether you’re a high-performing entrepreneur, a parent, a seeker in midlife, or someone quietly wondering if there’s more to life—this conversation will help you pause, reflect, and maybe even breathe a little deeper.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Kute’s Extraordinary Upbringing

Grew up watching miracles in his father’s church in Ghana
Ordained at 14, expected to take over a church of thousands
Walked away from everything to follow his soul’s calling to America—with no plan, no money, and no support

His Mother’s Illness & the Birth of ‘Surrender’

The heartbreaking final year with his mother
How witnessing her peace and presence in the face of death changed him forever
The spiritual awakening that led to The Magic of Surrender

The True Meaning of Surrender

Surrender is not giving up—it’s letting go of control and opening to truth
Why our need to control is the greatest addiction of all
How clinging to expectations blocks magic, growth, and peace

Ego, Resistance, and the Train Station of Life

Why we suffer when we resist “what is”
A powerful story from an Indian train station that reframes life’s delays and detours
How Western culture confuses surrender with laziness or defeat

Entrepreneurship, Achievement & Letting Go of Outcomes

Why many goals are rooted in unhealed wounds
How surrendering attachment to outcomes increases peace and effectiveness
The difference between goal-line and soul-line success

Kute’s Practice for Spiritual Beginners

Why truth is more important than meditation
How to start your inner journey with one simple question: “What am I pretending not to know?”
Why honesty—not hustle—is the foundation of transformation

Memorable Quotes from Kute Blackson

“Surrender is not about doing nothing. It’s about aligning with your soul’s truth—and having the courage to follow it.”

“Your suffering comes from resisting what is, or trying to control what you can’t.”

“You can’t change something until you first accept it. Acceptance is not passivity—it’s power.”

“Control is the master addiction. We can’t even control what we eat, but we think we can control the universe.”

Why This Episode Matters

We live in a world obsessed with control—especially in the West. We micromanage our days, our kids, our businesses, and even our self-image. And when life doesn’t go according to plan, we spiral.

Kute Blackson’s message is the antidote. It’s not about giving up—it’s about giving in to the deeper current of life.

This episode is for anyone who’s:

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or spiritually dry
Carrying stress from trying to force an outcome
On the verge of burnout in work, parenting, or life
Looking for a different kind of strength—one that comes from trust, not tension

If you’re ready to stop fighting the flow of life and start experiencing deeper peace, Kute offers a roadmap—not just through ideas, but through his own lived story.