We Want It and We Want it Now!
Inherent power is something we all possess and indeed, we grow
into it as we become more aware of its existence and it's voice.
It is a process. It's interesting to me just how many people will
leap to embrace their power in an external fashion, claiming in a
loud, booming voice that they have rights, when they avoid or
deny the existence of the inner work needing to be done to truly
claim that power within. What does our inner power look like? It’s a feeling of security,
knowing who you are and being confident in that knowledge. Our
inner power is built upon a secure foundation, built from
clarity, conscious awareness and oneness with all life.
Insecurity and a sense of false confidence is built upon rickety
emotional patterns, family dysfunction and co-dependency. It is
this sort of false power that many people cling to. It’s
apparent in the people who are demanding, craving attention and
like to exhibit power over others. This false sense of security,
from a rickety foundation is what we are left holding onto when
we operate with a ‘drive thru’ mentality. We are a society of instantaneous results. We want a 'pill' to
make it all better, we want our food already made for us at the
drive up window and we want our power to be instant. We don't
want to do any work to get it- just hurry up and 'hand it to me'
on a silver platter. Going at hyper speed and living in the
future does not foster a sense of empowerment. It throws us into
the future, always speeding to stay ahead of the quiet voice
within. Think about our society of fast food joints, caffiene
addictions and super highways. If you're going too fast you'll
speed right by the exit and miss out on your destination. Do you
really think you can order self confidence with a side of fries
and a diet soda? Empowerment is a process and requires a commitment from within.
Slowing down and being at one with your inner voice is a good
place to start. Experiencing the success of responsible choices,
means taking the bull by the horns and owning responsibility for
our actions and choices. It also means owning our power, our true
power- not the drive-thru instant facsimile. True power is calm
and peaceful. It radiates from within the center of our being,
emmitting a feeling of contentment and love. Think about this
the next time you go to the drive up window to order your coffee. Are you going at hyper speed avoiding your inner voice and
living with insecurity? Or are you calm, centered, content and
secure as you wait in line behind the SUV in front of you? © 2005 Jodie Foster
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