There are so many abuses of power (or physical stature, intellectual superiority, or monitary finesse and gain that stands in for power) all around us. These abuses are perpetrated by women as well as men. Does our humanity doom us to abuses of true power? Is the presence of true power a catalyst to do what is morally correct? What acknowledgement and acceptance of abuse of power required for effective leadership in relationships?
Ah, good question. But first, you must understand the true nature of power.
Power is not something that is 'taken.' Power is not something you unwillingly surrender.
Power, like love, is only something you can give away, and in so doing, YOU become more powerful.
I hear you sputtering... but, but... you can take power... think of wars, think of strong against weak...
That is not power. That is control or dominance, outright FORCE, and there is a BIG difference.
Power is awareness of self. It is courage. It is self-respect. It is awareness of choice, awareness of action and reaction, conducted with compassion, empathy, tolerance and kindness. It is firm, but not necessarily unyielding. It is consistent, but not cruel.
I know I keep going back to self, and I'm beginning to sound like some inner tantra guru Buddhist philosopher type... I don't know how else to describe it. Phhhffffttttt.....
