Reclaiming Your Power in Challenging Situations

Have you ever felt so defensive that your heart was pounding? Or maybe you felt trapped, like you had no choice in a situation, or you were waiting for someone else to make a decision that could change your life? These moments can leave you feeling powerless, but there’s a way to stay grounded in your power, no matter what’s happening around you.

You have a beautiful, strong, and graceful power within you—it's a part of your truth. We all do. However, there are times in life when you might feel small or powerless. The key to not slipping away from that powerful, authentic version of yourself is to recognize the challenges that arise when your power seems to fade. It’s also important to understand that it’s an external force that pulls you away from your truth. In this blog, we’ll explore how to maintain your connection to that inner strength.

Understanding the Forces That Undermine Your Power

When someone or something challenges you or goes against your rights, it’s often driven by ego or pride. These are fear-based reactions. For example, imagine I told you, “You need to start work at 8 AM,” even though you own your own business. I’d be forcing my way onto you because my ego is afraid you might not do well enough. You might then feel that underlying energy—my fear of not being good enough—and that could cause your sense of power and confidence to slip.

But, if you are in tune with your true self and your inner power, you might respond differently. Instead of feeling defensive, you could calmly ask, “Are you feeling uncertain or fearful about my work? What’s going on within you that makes you want me to act differently?” Most people, however, tend to react defensively, which only distances them further from their power.

Recognizing Fear-Based vs. Love-Based Emotions

Everyone experiences fear-based emotions that shape their challenges, as well as love-based emotions that define their truth. When you understand this, you can begin to let others’ words belong to them, rather than taking them on as your own. If you listen closely to someone’s words without this awareness, you might follow their thoughts, opinions, and worries, and in doing so, you lose touch with your own truth. It’s at this point that you risk disconnecting from your power.

Practice Staying in Your Power

Practice observing how people speak. Watch them speak and listen with your eyes. Notice when they are speaking from a place of fear and when they are speaking from a place of love and truth. Recognizing the difference will help you stay centered in your own power, no matter the situation.