[Daily OM]: Many of us have do not understand
what personal power means. We have been given the false notion that
power is bad -- that it is something we use to exert our will upon
others. In fact, when our personal power is intact, we are neither
overbearing nor meek. We have a clear sense of our strength and the
impact we can have on others. This actually enables us to be more
sensitive. Personal power is what permits us to work on behalf of our
dreams and desires. It allows us to realize that we are worthy and
deserve to be heard. In addition, our personal power lets us extend the
respect we know that we deserve to the people around us. There is no
reason to be afraid or ashamed of fully owning your power.
In the chakra system, the solar plexus is the seat of personal power.
One way to evaluate your sense of power is to breathe into this part of
the body. If it feels tight or nervous, it is an indication that you may
not be fully expressing your power. You can heal this imbalance by
expanding the area of the solar plexus with your breath. You can also
visualize a bright yellow sun in this part of your body. Allow its heat
to melt any tension, and let its light dissolve any darkness or
heaviness. Repeating this exercise on a regular basis can restore and
rejuvenate your sense of power.
Another way to nurture your personal power is to honor your dreams and
desires by making concrete plans to manifest them in the world. Start by
making a list of things you want, and let yourself think big. Choose
one goal from the list and commit to bringing it to fruition. In
addition, break the goal into tasks that you can work on each day. Know
that you deserve to have your dreams come true and that you have the
power to bring them into being.