We lose power every now and then at the lake , usually due to high winds or snow . I never really mind it , especially in the winter , because we crank up our wood stove and cook our meals fireside . It's always a great reminder of what's truly important in life , to what we actually need to live , and the darkness that accompanies a power outage shines light on how very grateful we can be that we have heat at all , let alone a roof over our heads , bottled water and food to put on the wood stove . It's also worth noticing that by taking away what we are privileged enough to have on the outside , in this case power , we clear the way to slow down and connect more deeply with our values , with what's on the inside . But it's not electrical power I want to talk about today . Electrical power I want to talk about today , it's personal power .
Speaker 1So I have a question for you what does it look like when you are in your power , when you are feeling empowered ? Go ahead and paint a picture in your head . I'm curious to know if you conjured an image of yourself overcoming adversity , standing up against some injustice , battling the naysayers or the establishment . I'm guessing if you are like many folks I've encountered lately . You might be defining your personal power based on winning some kind of oppositional force or uphill life battle , but have you ever considered what strength looks like when you aren't fighting for , with or against something , how being in your power does not only exist when you are leading the charge or proving your worth ? Have you ever considered that ? What's coming up for you ? Consider that , what's coming up for you . How has your definition of power or empowerment actually been holding you back from tapping into how truly powerful you really are ?
Speaker 1There is massive power in silence . There is massive power in listening . There is unlimited power in being able to listen without judgment . Limited power in being able to listen without judgment , and when you listen without judgment , that does not mean that you agree , and that's where the power is . Unlike the power outages at my cottage , personal power is not either off or on . What nuances are we missing by expecting ourselves to be on all the time ? Let's be real . Even if you could , why would you want to ?
Speaker 1Sometimes , a bright , full intensity bulb is just what you need to shine light on something to make it more clear . Other times , though , bright light can dampen the mood , can be too much . Have you ever noticed how much more relaxing a bath can be with the lights dimmed . No , seriously , guys , what lights you up ? At the end of the day , that's what's important . What lights you up ? Think about it . Think about it now . How does that make you feel ? Can you feel how you feel when you think about what lights you up ? And if you can't figure it out , then go find out what lights you up , because that , that , my friends , is where your power lies . I'm Lisa Hopkins . Thanks so much for listening . Stay safe and healthy , everyone , and remember to live in the moment .