When we think about the influence we have in our life and in the world- the idea of our personal power and how we use or do not use it – it always becomes a central theme. Women have been a part of cultures that place power over her, as opposed to power with or next to her, for far too long. We need to realize that only when we ourselves recognize and claim our strength, voice and power – as a daily practice – will we fully manifest it!
One of the best ways to allow our inner strength to manifest is by fully contributing to life- by sharing our gifts and the parts of us that we love. By sharing our competence through speaking clearly and sharing what is most important to us -we will create a true and deep excitement towards living! Also remember to use your past experiences to inform the future and to provide you with strength to which you can begin integrating past lessons. Never be victim to the challenging days that have passed but use them to your benefit and advantage today.
Gloria Steinem speaks to this in her comment below:
“ I had been raised to assume all power was outside myself, but they (men) had been raised to place power almost nowhere but within themselves. Often, they were suffering, too. Just as the fantasy of no control was the enemy of my self-esteem, the fantasy of total control was the enemy of theirs. For both of us, the goal should have been a point of balance in between: a back-and-forth between the self and others, uniqueness and unity, the planned and the accidental, our internal selves and the universe. As wise women and men in every culture tell us, the art of life is not controlling what happens to us, but using what happens to us.”
Gloria Steinem “Revolution From Within”
Use life’s experiences to guide and to support you. You have all you need!
Maureen Simon
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