Personal Power

I recently read a book written by David Essel called Slow Down. I discovered, not only what personal power is, but also how one gives it away. According to the book, personal power is creating a life of joy and abundance everyday by living a life filled with honesty and integrity. For example, when you feel jealousy towards another person, you are giving over your personal power to the person that you are jealous of. I have found that true in my own life experience. Last year I wanted a promotion so badly I could taste it. During my interview process, I had a feeling that I was not going to get the promotion. When I found out who they gave the position to, I was very angry. They gave the Director’s position to someone who had no experience in this field. Whenever I was upset about not having the position or made a remark about the Director’s inexperience I was giving away my personal power. The Director was still in the position I wanted and nothing was going to change that fact. I was not handling it with joy, integrity, honesty or abundance all I was creating more negative energy in my life. I left my position before I was able to altar my thoughts and regain my personal power.