power just power

Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.

SAMUEL JOHNSON

the word power may elicit many reactions, sometimes very visceral reactions. so, what do we mean when we feel powerful, when we say, "step into your power," or "own your power." literature and movies are filled with characters who inspire us with their power (superheros are included too) ;). so what do we mean? what is this "positive" power, if you will, as opposed to "negative."

power: an action taken toward an objective, a goal, or movement forward that does not create strain, stress, of struggle.

what is within your power? what actions, choices do you take that do not create struggle or stress? in a yoga class, we can begin with the pose, finding the expression of pose where it will strengthen a muscle, stretch a muscle, or both, all the while not creating strain (struggle) in the body (not locking our knees or elbows or clenching our jaw).

how about your life off the mat? what actions do you take which create strain, struggle? what choices can you make toward an objective without struggling?

-light your lamp & you light the world

june