If You Try

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Monday, October 12, 2009

Empowered for Power

Power is a very tricky and dangerous phenomenon. Some personality types are more inclined toward power and others shun it. Yet we all engage power in one way or another. Depending on your intentions, power can be used to help others and do a vast amount of good or it can be used to cause devastation and desolation. I believe that each person it made to possess and use power at varying levels according to each person’s capacity to hold it. Some do better with power than others because they are able to keep it from poisoning their hearts and minds, others turn into living nightmares. If you are a person inclined toward power, it is wise to develop your character and embrace circumstances that help you do this. Power has the ability to make people feel invincible (which keeps you out of touch with reality), when nothing could be further from the truth. Therefore it is important to keep true friends and advisors around that you can be accountable to because they will help you keep a level head. Remember that power is for the good of others, not just you. It is important to note that when I say power, I don’t mean anything spooky or weird. I am simply referring to the ability to “get things done”. The more people that you have that “get things done” on your behalf, the more power you have. Most times power starts with the individual and then expands to others. The greatest way to garner power is to live by example and exemplify success in your lifestyle (success varies greatly depending on what you and those around you consider it to be). More times than not, people who don’t go looking for power are the ones most suited to possess it. Therefore work at becoming a better person. Your progress will flow to other aspects of your life. People will see it and want to follow your lead.

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