December 13, 2023
Happy Wednesday! Happy Hump Day! I hope you are having an amazing week so far 🐪 Let’s get into the quote and see if I can keep it short enough to text it all this week…
“Real power doesn’t come from having a million followers, good hair, a Louis Vuitton purse, a new car, a new home, a title, a partner, or anything that can be weighed, measured, or acquired. Real power is the thing you’ve always had inside you. Real power doesn’t need to be demonstrated or boasted. Real power is the ability to be in your skin, to know who you are, to know you will always be okay. Real power comes from your gut and your heart and your courage and your bravery and your love. Real power can never be taken away from you and never lost once it’s found.” - Holly Whitaker ✨
This might be the reminder that all of us need. When we think of power we think about ca$h money hunnnnay! We think about external achievements and material possessions. And money does provide a cushion, a sense of safety in a world that is seemingly getting so much more expensive by the day. However, as I get older I am realizing that my true power is much more internal. To me, real power is the ability to embrace my authentic self.
This deep-rooted understanding of ourselves allows us to make sound decisions and trust in our own judgment, independent of external validation. By tapping into this internal compass, we navigate through life with clarity and purpose. Real power stems from loving ourselves unconditionally and extending that love to others. Embracing love as a guiding principle then enables us to exhibit empathy and connect with the world around us. It empowers us to uplift others, to inspire change, and to foster relationships built on authenticity and support. Real power is an immense force that cannot be taken away from us by external circumstances because, remember, life is an ebb and flow and one minute you might think you have it all together and then life will throw you a curve ball ☄️
This path to real power is not lacking in challenges. It requires stepping out of your comfort zone and facing adversity head-on so we can rise above our limitations and discover our true potential. Real power entails acknowledging our fears but not letting them dictate our actions. It calls us to be bold, take risks, and challenge the status quo. Through courage and bravery, we unlock new levels of personal growth and resilience. When we connect with our inner power, we tap into an everlasting source of strength that remains unshakeable even in the face of adversity. It allows us to weather life's storms with grace and determination. Once found, real power becomes an intrinsic part of our identity, forever influencing our choices and actions.
Real power is not about dominance or control; it is a profound sense of self-awareness and acceptance. It is the knowledge that we are enough, just as we are. It is the ability to embrace our individuality, nurturing our core values of courage, love, and bravery. Real power allows us to navigate the complexities of life confidently, secure in the knowledge that we will always be okay no matter what life throws at us. Once discovered, this internal power seamlessly intertwines with who we are, becoming an unbreakable force that shapes our journey through life.
Trust your journey. Rest your soul. Always leave people better than you found them and have a phenomenal day and an incredible weekend! 👽🫶🏻🧿