If only you knew how much power you had

Too often, we seek not only the acceptance of others but their go ahead for us to take plunges. Sometimes we need their validation to make our move. Why do we do this? Why do we rely on others to make decisions for us? Why do we wait for a stamp of approval from humans before we find our own way as if to suggest we are less human?I am always saying to a good friend of mine that people only have power or feel powerful because we give them that power by making them feel more than ourselves. Take away the way we view powerful people and how you perceive them (and how you make them feel) and they become powerless in a flash. But even more powerful is the notion that others don’t have the answers to any of our questions…they have answers but those aren’t ours, it their answers.

I think this is self-destructive behavior that I practice too frequently…. I am constantly asking for re-enforcement of my beliefs…I am always asking for validation in my decisions, my plans. Maybe’s it’s because I am cautious or maybe its because I don’t trust myself. I hate that part of me to be honest. I am the author of my life. I am in the best position to direct my life. I have lived it for so long and I am in the best position to decide our my future should look like

Something so trivial as whether or not to take a trip this weekend became a topic of conversation I had with way too many individuals even to the point that I was irritating myself. But I stopped when I asked a fellow classmate and her the answer to her my question was simple; she said, “Do what makes you happy, what you feel like because ultimately that’s what matters”.

It was an important statement for me, more so as I am mid way of my MBA and I am trying to really narrow on my career path post MBA. It’s such a beautiful experience to be surrounded by such smart, intelligent beings that truly make me view the world more differently, beings that make me feel like anything is truly possible but I have to keep reminding myself that their path is not mine, yes I want to be inspired but I don’t want to lose my own way.

So to you my powerful beings, own your destiny and trust your journey, the process and know that only you can write your story.

#SassyFunke

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