There is power in knowledge; in life we will constantly be facing power struggles within our multiple systems of family, politics, culture, etc. How do we limit this struggle? We can accomplish this through knowledge and education about ourselves and how we contribute to the system, we can grow and learn to appreciate this struggle. This blog is meant to provide some insight I have gained over the years working with resilient and amazing clients and through my work and training as a mental health care provider. This space is designated for empowerment through knowledge on the little things, things that are often most difficult to recognize or change. Our attitudes and meanings that we attribute to people, places and events are determined on how we as individuals function on a daily basis within our systems. We all must not only recognize our place within the system, but understand that our participation is the only thing we can change/alter; we have no control over others and their contributions.

The good news is that this awareness can relieve the overwhelming burden that we “need” to change others- this is not our responsibility. This lack of control can be scary for some of us who live and function in a way that attempts to control others to protect ourselves. As you begin or continue this journey, keep in mind- as you gain control and power over your own role in life, you will begin to feel less concerned about controlling outside forces that are uncontrollable. Reducing this concern is FREEDOM! You are no longer trying to take on a task that is impossible.