What power we wield.
The power to be harsh, or gentle.
The power to be critical, or supportive.
The power to be secretive, or sharing.
The power to belittle, or inspire.
The power to be selfish, or love.
How are we using our power?
Sunday, May 30, 2010
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So very true! Following you back from Friday follow. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI'm very late responding from Friday. I was without internet this weekend. I'm a new follower! Thanks for checking out my blog!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great weekend!!
:)
Rachel
http://averyfan.blogspot.com/
SSS and Rachel, Thanks for your visit and comments!!
ReplyDeleteDo we really have so much power? And here I was feeling rather powerless...
ReplyDeleteEven those of us who feel we have no power - in fact do. Now that's food for thought. Just poking my head in to see what you were inspired to write today. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHaupi
Inspiring!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog, http://adelesmusings.wordpress.com and leaving that thought provoking comment.
PC, Haupi and Adele, Your visits and comments are appreciated. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteRon
wise words,
ReplyDeletepowerful post.
Thank you for linking back up to me. When I checked my email I came and read this and realized that even though I am tired, and being rather upset with my children today for not behaving so that I could get a little bit asleep, I realized it's not in their power to be any other than kids. Working third shift and getting up with the kids is hard but I shouldn't be punishing them for it.
ReplyDeleteThank you again.
@ Jingle, thanks for your nice sentiments!
ReplyDelete@ Queen Bug, I appreciate your comments. As a parent (now grandparent) I recall the times when my kids' demands came between me and a good night's rest. It was definitely an exercise in patience!
Hi Ron,
ReplyDeleteIn my humble experience we all hold a lot of power. With power come choices that are dictated by our hearts and minds. Its important to live in the moment to make conscious decisions in deciding how we will use our power through choices. Its free will...
Great thoughts, A2Z, 'preciate you sharing those with me!
ReplyDeleteRon
The power to choose the path that we take...
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog!
Ah, beautiful post! Unfortunately many don't understand their powers. :o( I think that's why the world is in the mess it's in.
ReplyDeleteA good question to ask ourselves.
ReplyDeleteI am your newest follower from Friday Follow! I would love it if you would stop by my site and follow me too!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mellisa
www.funsavingmoney.net
Jo, Blommi and Mellisa, Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great reminder to think about how our actions can affect other people. I'm following you back from New Friend Friday!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the follow; I'm following back. And you're right...it's all in the attitude! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I'm following you back. I hope you have a great weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteI am following you back~ great poem~
ReplyDeleteBonnie
Following you back Ron...very inpirational poem, funny... I experienced some of those feelings today.
ReplyDeleteTnanks, all, sure appreciate your heartfelt comments!
ReplyDeleteThanks for following - I am now followin gyou!
ReplyDeletexo Erin
Hi! Thanks for visiting me. Now I'm following you back. :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rest of the weekend!
Alison
http://welcomesunshinehome.blogspot.com/
great !! ☺
ReplyDeletethank you..
Tnanks Mert, Alison and Erin!
ReplyDeleteWow I couldn't have come across your blog at a better time in my life! I found you through Coralie's blog and this is so appropos right now for me.
ReplyDeleteI'm now following you...
Terry @
www.sweetpea-labellavie.blogspot.com
I often forget, as a high school teacher, how much power I really have. Kids are so impressionable, even when they try to act so tough...
ReplyDeleteI really liked this post. Very thought provoking.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the follow, I am returning it now!!
Debra, http://www.housewifeeclectic.com
Your positive power over me as a friend online is so strong that I've been following you at FB and NWB. I enjoy your posts. Lita.
ReplyDeleteCertainly something to think on! Following you back from Friendly Friday Follow. =)
ReplyDeleteFollowing you back from New Friend Friday!
ReplyDeleteWelcome, new friends!
ReplyDeleteAn important message. I am glad you stopped at my blog. I want to come back and read your sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and following! I now follow you! You have a great talent with words!
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@S&S and Kady: Thanks for the uplifting remarks!
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by my blog. I'm following back.
ReplyDeletelove this post.
www.bassgiraffe.com
Thanks so much, Erica!
ReplyDeleteWow. This makes one think. We do have power, because others let us have power over them, because words and actions can inspire or can hurt. We must strive to do a better job in life embracing goodness and thinking about how our words and actions affect others. Thanks for putting things in perspective with your list.
ReplyDeleteMike,
ReplyDeleteI like your incisive remarks...thanks!
Ron