Q." We need not feel powerless or overwhelmed by the scale of the problem as there are many things we can do to make a difference." Elaborate this statement by giving examples.
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5 ways to feel less powerless
By Deepak Chopra, Oprah.com
Updated 1146 GMT (1946 HKT) May 9, 2012
"Understand that life is full of awe and wonder," says Chopra. "From this you see a reason to revere your own existence."
"Understand that life is full of awe and wonder," says Chopra. "From this you see a reason to revere your own existence."
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Once you start chipping away at your self-worth, it's a short step to becoming a victim
To mature is a decision and adulthood is an achievement that requires personal power
Unexpected epiphanies that bring the presence of God can be your true source of power
In an ideal world, the title of this article would be " to expand your mind in place of living behind defenses and boundaries.
Love and compassion. Discover that you can forgive yourself and others. Fantasies of hurt and revenge are replaced with emotional softening.
You see that there is untapped love around you, so you move toward it. The fact that you desire to love and be loved starts to motivate you, without excuses about being unworthy.
Quantum leaps. Notice -- and learn -- when you have an epiphany, a moment of dramatic awakening. These are the great "aha" experiences that peel away an entire layer of reality. We say that the heavens open, but really it's a new level of consciousness, one that brings more light.
Devotion. Understand that life is full of awe and wonder. From this you see a reason to revere your own existence. You have been placed in a world where you can be devoted to something, and your worship gives you a sense of worth.
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These escape routes all lead back to the person you really are, and that person know that what really counts extends far beyond the individual: the glory of creation, the beauty of nature, the heart qualities of love and compassion, the mental power to discover new things, and those unexpected epiphanies that bring the presence of God -- these universal aspects are your true source of power. They are you, and you are all of them.
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Explanation:
Sometimes, we feel like there’s nothing we can do.
We see something happen in the world, something out of our control happens to us, and we feel powerless.It’s a feeling I would never wish on anyone.
The pain of powerlessness is excruciating. It is the most painful experience in the earth school, and everyone shares it.
Powerlessness and hopelessness are difficult to overcome, because they strip you from your ability to feel in control of your destiny.
Powerlessness and hopelessness are difficult to overcome, because they strip you from your ability to feel in control of your destiny.Luckily, you’re a human being and you have a remarkable ability, one you can use to meet that challenge head-on and beat it — the sheer determination and perseverance to push on. It’s one of your most useful and beautiful qualities.
Powerlessness and hopelessness are difficult to overcome, because they strip you from your ability to feel in control of your destiny.Luckily, you’re a human being and you have a remarkable ability, one you can use to meet that challenge head-on and beat it — the sheer determination and perseverance to push on. It’s one of your most useful and beautiful qualities.So, you’re feeling powerless. But you can stand. And you have the fight in you. It’s time to get up and do things that will help you regain hope and take your power back.