I’ve Got the Power and so do You!

At all times and under all circumstances, we have the power to transform the quality of our lives. – Werner Erhard

This is something I really struggle with.  Well, let me rephrase that.  I struggle with getting people to understand this.  It truly is a concept many people have difficulty with.  I work with what are politely referred to as disadvantaged youth.  They have a certain mindset.  Mom/Dad/Grandma gets welfare and/or SSI or both, and so will they.  Their dad deals drugs and that’s what they’ll end up doing.  I kind of get how they get stuck in the mindset of life isn’t going to change.  I hate it, and I’m always working to help them think differently, but I get it.

What I don’t get is how people like myself, just regular people don’t get this as well.  We, all of us, have within us the power to change our lives. Be it big or little, we can make the change that will transform our lives.  It may take some time, and of course it will take some effort, but we can do this.  Not happy about your weight?  Make one small change in the way you eat.  Or maybe you can park a little farther away from the door every day at work.  It’s a small change, but it’s a start, and it’s a way to start transforming your life.   Maybe you’re unhappy at your job.  Well of course you can start looking for a job right away, but while you’re doing that, perhaps you can make one small change at work that will improve your situation there.

It’s kind of awesome actually to realize just how much power we have.