It is so simple yet not understood. It is so accessible but not utilized. It is so desired but not conquered. It is right in front of our eyes yet oftentimes we don't see it. Some possess the wisdom of it, while others search all their lives for it. What is it? It is our own personal power. The answers begin inside, but many of us end the search outside.
People who have done the impossible or broken through the limits are the ones who know this. They are the famous and the ordinary woman or man on the street. However fleeting, we have all felt this power at one time or another. Because of the ravage of time and circumstance, it may be buried so deeply that only when desperation knocks at the door is it forced to burst through the surface of our mind.
Our children have a chance to access this great power to be, do, or have what they want in life. They have yet to accumulate the layers of negative self talk and beliefs that form in the subconscious mind. Just imagine if children were taught to believe and have faith in their personal power at an early age? They would be the author and producer of their own magnificent adventures leaving less time to watch or read about other's.
We can teach our children that their dreams can come true. We can teach them that thoughts can become reality. We can teach them to focus on the prize and a means to it will be shown. We can teach them that the obstacles they encounter can be conduits to development of strength, faith, and courage.
They can learn to face fear when it rears its ugly head, and boldly stare it down. Challenges force choices that will either break the spirit or force a battle of action that will go over, under, around or through them. If we encourage a passion and stroke the flame, it will grow to a blaze that will spread like wildfire rich in enthusiasm and guts; no obstacle will be a match for their strength of will.
What a wondrous gift we as parents have the responsibility to bestow upon our children. Imagine...
Donna McGoff is a teacher, counselor, coach, and trainer. She believes by Building Confidence, Building Better Communication, and Building Stronger Relationships--you can become a more effective parent. Visit her website at http://www.MorePositiveParenting.com for parenting tips and tools, articles, other resources. Sign Up For Free More Positive Parenting Monthly Newsletter
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