You do not stop losing power by refusing to recognize your fear, by anesthetizing yourself to what you feel. The road to authentic power is always through what you feel through your heart.
Gary ZukavRead
Authentic power is the energy that Is formed by the intentions of the Soul. It is the light shaped by the intentions of love and compassion guided by wisdom
Interpretation
Authentic power arises from the soul's intentions, characterized by love, compassion, and wisdom.
This quote by Gary Zukav emphasizes that true power is not derived from external sources or material possessions, but from the intrinsic intentions of an individual's soul. When one's actions are guided by love, compassion, and wisdom, they create a powerful energy that can influence not only oneself but also others, leading to a deeper and more meaningful existence.
In practice
Using this quote in a speech about personal growth and self-awareness.
You do not stop losing power by refusing to recognize your fear, by anesthetizing yourself to what you feel. The road to authentic power is always through what you feel through your heart.
The opposite of love is not hate. It is fear.
The purpose of soul questions is to open yourself deeper and deeper until all that is left is the power and beauty you are bringing to the lives of others.
Only choices made in love are compassionate. There are no exceptions. Do you have the courage to act with an empowered heart without attachment to the outcome? If not, you have no ability to give or experience compassion. That is the shocking truth.
Reverence is an attitude of honoring life. _x000D_ Reverence automatically brings forth patience. _x000D_ Reverence permits non-judgemental justice._x000D_ Reverence is a perception of the soul.
Be mindful of the words that you use and the actions that you live and who you are and how it is you use your power. Keep clear at all times that you are what you say you are.
I still occasionally need to struggle but I now fear it less. The weapons I fight it with are also my consolations: books, music, food, wine, nature.
Minds that are great and free, should not on fortune pause: 'Tis crown enough to virtue still, her own applause.
Our idea of a real problem is someone else's idea of an ultimate dream. Put the 'problem' in perspective
They mustn't know my despair, I can't let them see the wounds which they have caused, I couldn't bear their sympathy and their kind-hearted jokes, it would only make me want to scream all the more. If I talk, everyone thinks I'm showing off; when I'm silent they think I'm ridiculous; rude if I answer, sly if I get a good idea, lazy if I'm tired, selfish if I eat a mouthful more than I should, stupid, cowardly, crafty, etc. etc.
Everyone has to learn to think differently, bigger, to open to possibilities.
When the basis for your actions is inner alignment with the present moment, your actions become empowered by the intelligence of life itself.
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