Unless you choose to do great things with it, it makes no difference how much power you have. - Oprah Winfrey
For the past twenty years, Oprah has been a powerful role model for me. I am not unique; millions of men and women have been greatly inspired by her power and wisdom, her charisma and her ability to stay open and real as her success rose to amazing heights. Here is a woman who, as we know, has grown up in a poor and abusive environment. She made a clear decision that she would not let her circumstances dictate her life. She stood tall and went after her dreams. What an inspiration for all of us!
I see how much power there is in me. I am talking about personal power. What is it? Passion? Energy? Courage? Personal power is probably a combination of all that, mixed with a willingness to be open and honest about who I am. It is also about being totally committed to my inner truth, my inner knowing, and to be unafraid of revealing that truth to the world. I love being in alignment with that. That's when I can see everything flowing effortlessly in my life.
The question then becomes: What do I do with this personal power? Well, for me today, it is about starting Living Beyond Recovery. I listen to my inner guidance and I hear loud and clear: the special gifts my higher power entrusted me with must be shared with millions of men and women! At first it scared me, of course. But as Oprah said, unless I do great things with my power, how can I face myself each day? So here I am, trying to figure it all out, one day at a time, sharing what I have with you all. What I do is teach others how to love themselves. Not a small order. That's my mission, my gift to share with you. That is my path.
Coaching Questions: Where is your personal power? What do you choose to do with it each day? Are you willing and ready to do great things with it? What is gnawing at you? Are you listening? Are you ready to take action and share your special gifts with the world? What an exciting endeavor!
Share with someone who is supportive, share with us on our blog http://livingbeyondrecovery.blogini.com or write about it in your journal. Get closer to the idea and start taking one small action each day. Don't let one more day pass by without sharing your power with the world. After all, this is the very reason we are here. Go for it!
Author's Bio
Ghislaine Mahler is the founder and the driving force behind Living Beyond Recovery. She has been a Life and Executive Coach for the past 12 years and in continuous recovery since 1986. You can contact her at info@LivingBeyondRecovery.com or 203-691-6467 or visit her website at www.LivingBeyondRecovery.com.
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