Owning Your True Power

Who are you when you are in your power? When your are living from your center, your bigness, your authentic self? When we step into our true power we shine from the inside out. We feel solid and grounded while light and flexible at the same time. We rise above judgmental thinking; those right and wrong, good and bad dichotomies. We stop 'shoulding' ourselves and others. We breathe and relax. We find our neutrality and compassion. We stop pushing too hard and beating ourselves up and instead move into the flow of life and allow bigger possibilities to bubble forth.

Our true power emanates from deep within our core and when unobstructed, it lights the way to abundance, affinity and freedom. It's only when we let our smaller selves rule that we get stuck with invalidation, doubt and fear. We project this out onto others and the world, and before you know it we're swimming in a cesspool of you know what.

So why do we slip into this unsightly state when it brings us nothing but strife and disappointment? Are we truly that masochistic? I don't think so. It's just that we forget who we are and how to shift back into our inner power. We let the muck cover our eyes and we lose our true sight. But thankfully, we always have a choice and with a little awareness we can choose again in every moment.

Explore these insightful questions on owning your power:

* Where are you operating from in your life right now? Are you standing in your power or are you letting your smaller self rule the day?

* How do you know when you are living from your center and owning your power? How do you feel emotionally, mentally, physically, spiritually? What are your cues when you are letting your smaller self rule? How do you feel, think, and behave towards yourself and others?

* What helps you to shift from your small self to your big self? What supports you in owning your power?

Try these inspiring exercises to find your true inner power:

* Tune into what it feels like to be centered and owning your power. Write down how you feel about yourself and the world from this place. Write down the benefits of living from this state.

* Brainstorm a list of what triggers and motivates you to slip into your small self. What needs are you trying to meet? List all the payoffs and then the consequences. Ask yourself if it's worth it. If it's not, explore all the ways you can shift back into your power and make a commitment to use these when needed.

* Spend 5 - 10 minutes imagining what your life would be like if you truly lived from your power instead of your small self. Connect with your bigger self and notice how you feel physically and emotionally. Notice your thoughts and beliefs. See yourself at work, with significant others and out in the world. Let the feelings and energy of owning your power flow through your body and vibrate down to the cellular level.