Love this! If power isn't something given, but something inherently ours, what's holding us back from truly claiming it?

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I hate the term "power" on general principles. Most people think of power as the ability to impose their will on others and to dismiss out of hand any instructions from others. In short, "I can do whatever I want." Powsr makes one self-centered and self-absorbed. Everything they do is all about them. I wish I could think of a current politician that would be a good example, but I've drawn a blank (wink, wink)., Real power is focusing on helping others, using your authority and abilities to make a positive difference -- if not in the world overall, at least in that small circle of influence around you. We need a new word for "power." The denotation may be appropriate for many situations, but the connotation is warped.

What is holding me back is the same thing that is holding most of us back. Not marrying a billionaire when we were young! 😭 Seriously though, I do like the idea that we can just take initiative, and be strong. Somebody else doesn’t have to give us that.

I actually really love this OP. I agree with this wholeheartedly. Sometimes I don't think that we as women realize how truly powerful we are. I love helping others step into that power and realize the potential that they have.

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