That Of Personal Power- The Powerful Influence
Everyone wishes they had that of personal power, whether it be the strength to realize their dreams or the power to remain kind and peaceful in the face of fear. Alternatively, the ability to stay grounded amidst challenging circumstances.
What is the source of personal power?
In our culture, the terms “power over” and “power over yourself,” which refer to the ability to control others, are commonly used interchangeably. Inner strength and self-control are distinct from one another.
Personal power originates from an inner sense of security. It stems from understanding your core identity and recognizing your intrinsic value. When you feel aligned with a spiritual source of guidance, power flows through you. The energy that arises as a result of doing intensely personal, religious, and emotional paintings to allay worries and false ideas picked up throughout youth is the energy.
Without these inner landscapes to heal the beliefs that create our barriers, we remain ensnared in our egos, our wounded selves. The ego is driven by the desire to manipulate, dominate, and achieve outcomes.
In order to find love, avoid pain, and feel safe, we create our egos. To shield ourselves from feared losses like our identity, perception by others, vulnerability, or self-esteem, we constructed our ego selves. Our ego selves were born from a perceived lack of love and affection in our childhood, leading us to believe that our true selves were unlovable. A desire to feel comfortable led us to construct the ego, our wounded self, and bury our true selves.
“Big egos just represent having something that is otherwise lacking.”
To gain a sense of security, the ego self seeks to control people and circumstances. It believes that by controlling outcomes and how others perceive us, we can protect ourselves.
Attempting to influence others through anger, resentment, judgment, or material wealth does not bestow personal power. It does not bring inner security, joy, or peace in any manner. Control may also make you feel temporarily protected, but it can never give you the profound sense of security that comes from understanding your inherent value or the worth of your soul.
The Story of Amelia
You may suffer from stress as long as your safety and worth are determined by fleeting externals, such as your money, your appearance, your performance, or your power over others. When we associate our happiness and worth with transient issues rather than with everlasting qualities like worry, compassion, and kindness, we experience stress.
Take the example of Amelia, who wields significant influence over others but lacks personal power. As the head of a large investment firm, she has amassed millions of dollars and enjoys a charming family life in a beautiful home. Despite this, she is constantly preoccupied with the fear of losing her wealth. When things don’t go as planned or people don’t meet her expectations, she readily resorts to anger. She has a closed heart, which makes her a lonely woman.
Amelia clearly operates from her ego, believing that controlling others with her anger and wealth would provide her with the security and happiness she desires. However, despite achieving what she thought would bring her happiness and security, she often feels distressed and isolated. Inside, Amelia feels empty. She lacks a true understanding of her own self, her inner beauty, her worthiness, and her intrinsic value. Her existence is entirely dependent on externals as opposed to spiritual principles like love, compassion, honesty, and kindness.
“She is missing from herself a lack of love, kindness, and self-compassion.”
Embracing spiritual ideals alongside earthly values adds vitality to one’s character. Prioritizing love, kindness, and compassion for oneself and others over the desire for control is the manifestation of this energy. It involves doing the inner work necessary to give control to the soul rather than allowing the body’s fight-or-flight instincts, which are animalistic, to dictate our actions. When the soul governs the body, you gain the ability to pursue your aspirations, remain steadfast in adversity, and sustain your love in the face of danger. When your soul governs your body, you possess profound personal strength.
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In summary, the conventional definition of personal power often involves the ability to control others. However, true transformation becomes possible only when this notion is challenged. It is essential to fully embrace and own your personal authority in every conceivable way.
How do you embrace and assert your personal power? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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Kiersti writes on self-love and personal development professionally. Over the past ten or so years, she has studied self-love and personal growth. Visit https://womansdailyneeds.com/ to learn more about what she does, and like her on Facebook at https://facebook.com/womansdailyneeds to keep up with her.