Apr 10
More Power to You!
‘If voting could change anything, they’d make it illegal.’ Emma Goldman
I’ll vote (Green, of course!) and I’ll join a good march – I did all the Stop the War ones – and put up the posters, but you have to come back to real, everyday life when the marching’s over. You have to remind yourself that the direction and outcomes of your life are down to you. You mustn’t wait for a change of council or government before you commit to your life, (unlike me in the eighties). Do you agree or disagree?
Abdicating power, letting others have dominion over you, putting up with nonsense, waiting for AN Other to make things better – this is the same wavelength that leads you to give your power over to a council or government.
Think about your own power base:
1. Is there a situation you currently tolerate but actually loathe?
2. Is there someone you allow to intimidate or terrify you?
3. How often do you say, ‘yes but, no but’? (I’m serious!), making endless excuses rather than endless solutions?
This is the real day-to-day nitty-gritty of personal power – allowing yourself to be insignificant, bullied and weak.
Stand up and fight your corner, I say!
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More Power to You!
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The Coaching Hour
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‘I have been inspired by last night’s Coaching Hour, and I want to thank you for giving me a supportive kick up the ass! I know that I am operating at 20% of my potential at the moment and that I need to open my mind. Thank you!’
Do spread the word – it’s entirely free for members. Post your question now.
Have a terrific week. Let me know what other ways we can help you embrace your personal power.
Onwards!
Fiona xx
I agree 110%, Fiona! I am responsible for my life; where I am is a result of choices and decisions I’ve made along the way. I live consciously, in awareness and authenticity, to make every day a great day, regardless of circumstances or the government of the day.
It’s the only way to live!
Viva Jools!
You’re flying the Freedom flag – I’m right behind you!
xx Fiona
There’s no contradiction between understanding and supporting the power of collective action and staking a responsible claim to determine (for the better) one’s life. The collective benefits of civil society assists individuals to make realisable choice. No peace, no life: no economy no life. We live in a wonderfully complex society, that both meets our fundamental needs and enriches us. Remember the prescient words of JFK: ask not what our country can do for us, but what we can do for our country. We’re all connected to each other: both in meeting our own needs and those of others. Atomisation of needs and society only destroy: no one is an island!
Good point, Richard. I’m all for mutual support and grassroots organisation. Think global – act local!
The trouble comes in thinking one government or one man – even one as great as Obama can fix everything. Perhaps it’s our desire for a Hero to come to the rescue?
Of course, no one individual can fix anything. All leaders do, of whatever complexion and in whatever field, is provide pointers; cultural, political, econonomic and religious of what wider society is undergoing. Who wrote those wise words: ‘don’t follow leaders, watch your parking meters?’
Au contraire!
A single individual can help change the course of history – Rosa Parks wouldn’t give up her seat, Emmeline Pankhurst wouldn’t take ‘No’, Martin Luther King wouldn’t stop marching, Mahatma Gandi mobilised a nation. They didn’t wait for a leader or government to do it for them.
We are all more powerful than we – probably – imagine.
In fact, my own wonderful brother, Brian, is transforming an entire region in the Gambia, person by person, village by village. He’s saved lives and altered lives. Take a look:
http://www.pingcharity.co.uk
Awesome!
Does anyone else think Gordon Brown should tell the truth?
If he thinks the woman is a bigot (he said it), stick to your guns and without being abusive – say – you don’t agree with her views.
Fight your corner, Gordon!
I agree that Gordon Brown should have stuck to his guns – he looks foolish and weak now . Also I think it is great that Britain welcomes paople from other countries .
Agreed Brian!
I don’t even know exactly what she said and that’s not my point. The crucial thing is – he’s coming over as trying to please everyone and offend no one – not a great quality in a leader.
We would admire him for his strength and integrity. I never liked Margaret Thatcher, but she never sat on the fence.
Gordon, call me now!
Yes Fiona – we need leaders who lead opinion rather than follow it.
It’s exactly why people turn away from politicians, all the spin and flannel when all we want is straight talking.
It’s too late for Gordon – even I can’t save him now!
Too late for Gordon,too late for Britain.Difficult to get to grips with how badly Gordon was advised from the minute he took office to the minute he left.Now half way through an enormous financial crisis,the people of Britain,in their wisdom,decide not only to change the captain,but change the crew and the course as well.To bring on novices,half way through a very dark storm in the middle of the ocean.I cant be the only one who thinks Britain is now in real danger of sinking.
I’m not buying in to the doom and gloom, Philip.
Each one of us has the power and responsibility for making our lives work – whichever party is in power.
I agree that Gordon Brown should have stuck to his guns – he looks foolish and weak now . Also I think it is great that Britain welcomes paople from other countries .
There seems to be an aspect missing in the discussion about GB. Many who have been actively involved in politics over many decades would have had to confront the all too readily shared prejudice by the ‘ordinary voter’. Often those the prospective politico was campaigning for to enhance their life chances. Those earning their apprenticeship stripes facing and dealing with such people would have continued and, more than likely, shrugged their shoulders. Thank heavens, they’d think, not every person is programmed to put down others, think negatively and spout inane prejudices against difference. I’m sure Gordon would have been reminded of his door knocking days and simple uttered the words in throw away desparation. Actually, Gordon is a decent sort of guy. When I lived in the Division Bell area of Westminster he was a regular at the local health club; friendly and smiling as usual.
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