Power is essential for having impact and influence. Without it, you can’t effectively pursue your purpose nor obtain what matters most to you.

How many people do you need to get permission from before you live the life you want to live? How many times do you subject yourself to the expectations, opinions or beliefs of all these different people? 

You may be thinking, never, but let's be real — you do all the time. You want to believe you are 100% your own person, but you are not. None of us are, because as social beings we are incredibly impressionable and care deeply about social norms. It's part of our evolutionary makeup. 

So now that we've got the trick question out of the way, a better way to ask this is, to what extent? To what extent are you allowing all of these people to govern how you rule your world? How many bits and pieces of your personal power have you slivered away? 

How much sway have you given other over your thoughts, ideas, opinions, habits and behaviors?   Are you ok with the amount of influence other people have on your life? 

If the answer is no, then it is time to take the reins. You can't control everything in life, but that's even more reason to step up and own what is within your control.  We're going to discuss how in this session. 

Power is a dynamic form of creative energy that allows you to exert some level of control over yourself, others or situations and circumstances. Power is impact. It is influence. It is expression. And, it is manifestation. It makes things happen, or puts an end to happenings, in accordance with its intention. 

In order to bring forth an idea, be a catalyst for change, direct the course of events or inspire individuals, you must have and use power. Just like your devices are lifeless until they are plugged into a source of electricity, your intentions will lay dormant until they are backed by power.

Moreover, in order to live with integrity and thrive in your life, you must recognize and step confidently into your personal power. It is not enough to determine your purpose, you must also take action and do the work.

Upon identifying your authentic approach to power, leverage it to transform thoughts to things, goals to accomplishments and wishes to reality. And remember, the only person you need to ask for permission to be who you want to be is you.