We Are All Powerful

Have you ever noticed a difference in your emotions when you think of interacting with different people? Does the thought of sharing a problem or even good news with a certain individual make you nervous or anxious while with another person you are excited to share? Lately I have become aware of another aspect of how the people we choose to surround ourselves with can affect us in our moments of challenge or celebration.

There are certain people who try to steal your power. They are those people that focus on the negative. When you present an issue, they tend to find even more aspects to worry about and invalidate your ability to manage the situation. Or when you are happy about something they find the negative side and try to bring you down. I do not believe this is the intention of the person -- it’s just where they are vibrating. There feel there is safety in numbers, and if they are vibrating at a low energy they want to recruit you to join then, stealing your power in the process.

There are certain people who try to give you their power. They have a difficult time being around others who are in pain or conflict of any sort. They are the people that try to motivate you by telling their stories or reasons to focus on the good. They tend to try to empower you by giving you their energy. However, this high will only last a certain amount of time and then it will diminish. It is only your own energy that is able to keep you empowered.

There are certain people who try to help you find your power. These are the people that see you for who you are and acknowledge all of your abilities. They hold a safe space for you to explore your emotions and thoughts without the influence of their own. They stay neutral and validate your capabilities while always speaking the truth and asking questions to help you reflect. These are people you know will be honest with you and who believe in you. They are a gift.

The reverse always applies. Take a moment to reflect and think about how you affect those around you. Do you focus on the negative and become envious when someone is celebrating life? Do you want people around you to be happy always and invade their space, filling it with your energy regardless of whether or not it is truthful? Or do you stop and take time to be in the present with your friend and create a space for honesty without judgment?

We are all powerful. Let’s always help each other live in our own authentic power!