Episode 1556 Learning to Surrender: Blind Magic in Cairns (Episode 1556)

Murray Stewart presents episode 1556 of Blind Magic Communications from Cairns, Tropical Queensland. In this reflective solo episode he shares a personal voyage of learning to surrender control while on holiday, describing a smooth but delayed flight caused by a technical fault and the relief of trusting pilots and engineers. Murray recounts spending time with his daughter Heather and grandson, enjoying local venues and small comforts, and learning to hand over responsibility instead of always being the chief organizer. A major segment focuses on the unexpected emotional and physical benefits of letting others care for you — illustrated by a visit to a pedicure salon where Murray, a Type 2 diabetic with recent ankle issues, emphasizes the importance of foot care and blood flow for overall health. He also explains his love of reflexology and how this experience helped him appreciate professional care and the value of trust. Murray discusses his ongoing rehabilitation after multiple serious health events over the past four years — heart attacks, strokes and seizures — and frames this holiday as a ‘recharge station’ that will help him regain independence, energy and resilience. The episode closes with an encouraging message to listeners about the power of surrender: letting go, accepting help, and using rest to come back stronger, not as a tale of woe but as a strategy for recovery and renewal.