Personal power is inherent.
Each person has power.
How to develop, expand and use
one's power is an ongoing process.
In this succinct statement Martin Buber
provides insight, particularly, into
using power:
"We cannot avoid
Using power,
Cannot escape the compulsion
To afflict the world,
So let us, cautious in diction
And mighty in contradiction,"
Love powerfully."

The power to exist is power to impact.
The cry of a newborn baby demonstrates
the power he had to cause his mother to
act on his behalf. Physical presence alone
is power that is like unto the axiom, "a
picture is worth more than a thousand
words." Indeed, this is true in certain
situations, but words, preceded by
thought, can be of greater power than
what the eyes see, giving credence to
another axiom, "the word is more powerful
than the sword." Thoughts expressed in
words and propelled by feelings produce
action that is power manifested.

The power of an individual is inextricably
tied-up with the power of others. Each is in
all and all is in each. No each without all,
no all  without  each. Beyond  that  each
person is connected with the cosmos and
the Cosmic Source. This connectedness
empowers the individual. Only the individual
can express the power he posseses. The
power of the individual  is  personal  and
non-transferable.

Because power can be use for good or evil,
to produce health or destructiveness, it is
important that the individual be guided by the
wisdom offered by Martin Buber, particularly,
with  regard  to  being  "cautious in diction"
(words) and to "love powerfully." 

The individual has autonomy. Do not allow
the action or inactions of others cause you
to abuse your power or behave as if you
are powerless. Use your power wisely. You
have power to make a positive difference.
So, be bold and humble in exercising your
power and always be aware that your power
is increasing. Accept the responsibility that
comes with having  more  power  that
requires you to be  more  cautious  and
love  more  powerfully.

Copyright 2010 by Uriah J. Fields