Power to be Humble – Part 3…

Hi everyone, hope you’re enjoying your week – mine has been interesting to say the least. As mentioned last week, I am now in Melbourne till 6th April caring for my mother. I’ve had several tests already but so far have managed to turn negatives into positives by using my different powers – including Power of Silence, Power to Withdraw and Power to Pack Up to allow me to experience true Humility. Several times I had to focus on my breathing to not give-in and revisit old insecurities and reactions – it’s interesting how family visits can trigger old stuff that no longer serves us. The ‘aha’ moments I’ve received have been humbling – reminding me once again just how powerful we can be, if we choose to be – enabling us to cool down potentially heated situations, turning stress into calm… and everyone benefits 🙂

Your contributions keep inspiring me – this power has been so great because we’ve all brought something different to the table from different angles, demonstrating the power in diversity and uniqueness – keep up the fantastic work, you’re helping others more than you realise! Here they are…

— Some have found their courage through humility and other powers to share their stories for the first time – having stopped themselves in the past believing their contributions were wrong or not worthy. Allowing themselves to experiment by sharing with friends, they discovered not only value in sharing but a sense of freedom due to ‘peeling back protective layers’ and speaking with honesty… (Well done and thank you!)

— Finding power in silence and breathing – in particular, when getting kids ready for school – has been very beneficial. Where frustration and anger had become the ‘norm’ during this time of day – allowing situations to ‘explode’ out of control due to disempowered reactions – were kept under control. Giving themselves permission to use different powers enabled them to turn situations around without taking things ‘personally or experiencing feelings of suppressed emotions… (This is indeed a lesson in humility – that’s so wonderful 🙂

— Some see humility as the ability to place others before themselves – instead of letting ego and arrogance dictate their behavior – allowing all involved to learn and grow (without compromising their own worth)… (Love this – amazing 🙂

— Recognition of checking the self when helping others – to ensure not falling into the ‘ego’ trap of arrogance or self doubt and becoming a ‘doormat’ – instead, awareness of keeping a balance… (This is so powerful!)

— No need to prove anything by saying “I told you so”…. (This is so important – well done)

— Several struggled with this power – falling into the trap of repeatedly ‘saving’ others, not setting clear boundaries and the inability to say ‘no’. Some have had to let go of old ‘friends’ and been experiencing loneliness… (Be gentle with yourself (and others) it takes time and lots of practice if we have rescued others most of our life – but NEVER quit – you’re on the right track and in the right company. Many have been where you are and many are still working through this 🙂

— Recognition of limitations – due to health and other issues – enabled some to stop and ‘smell the roses’ and appreciated being in the moment without feeling the “tug of ego and other-directness”… (Important for those with health issues – me included – this is fantastic)

— Social situations that allowed some to practice keeping the balance between ego and low self-esteem. Awareness of others pressing their buttons (triggers) and not reacting in a disempowered way, instead employing several powers in order to realise humility…. (Among the other powers so far studied, Silence is one power that many are employing automatically – that is so wonderful, pat yourselves on the back)

— Remaining sweet to not get drawn into the negativity of others, stopping martyrdom dead in it’s tracks… (The Virtue of Sweet does not mean being a pushover but rather a realisation of the powerful self, which the highest form of humility – Excellent 🙂

— Some were able to remain humble during painful separation procedures – all with children involved. Each realising that whatever is happening is not ‘personal’ enabling them to remain practical… (Practical is another excellent Virtue. Though there were different souls working through different situations – each recognised and used this power – congratulations on your courage).

Happy weekend everyone – I’m looking forward to see which Power Monday will bring. ‘See’ you all then. Lots of love and happiness, Annemarie