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Somehow, this sentiment is controversial, but it shouldn't be. Being married to , or even good friends with, someone who thinks it's his job to bring you down a notch is a recipe for a lifetime of disconnection and manipulation.

A lot of maturing is learning to use more gentle forms of power while surrendering the use of force.

One reason it is broken is that it is sees disease in the body as a problem in itself rather than a symptom of something misaligned in a person's deeper posture toward Life.

You have more power than you think. Instead of just staying stuck focusing on what others have done or might do, shift your focus to asking what you could do if you weren't afraid.

I talk to so many people who have structured their entire understanding of life around other people's power. They see themselves as only capable of reacting and coping instead of as a force shaping reality. I know it's tough, but if that's you, you've got to make that switch.

Stop letting fear of others' power and opinions define your life. It's tough, but you have to flip from reacting and coping to taking steps to create a life aligned with your own desires and goal.

I try.

Woke up this morning thinking about agency and personal power. What's on your mind this morning?

I have tried many, many techniques that promise perfect, easy to peel boiled eggs, and I am here to tell you none of them work.

All of us can think of moments in life that felt especially poignant, meaningful, beautiful. The truth is you don't have to wait passively for those. You can actively create them.

I've spent the last five weeks actively increasing my metabolic flexibility. 10/10 experience. Would reccomend.

People can sense how much power you perceive yourself to have. They will sense how you position yourself emotionally toward them, whether you are seeking their approval or whether you can deal with them as an equal. This subtle dynamic influences more than you think.

Your self-perceived level of power shapes how others see you. Do you seek approval or relate as an equal? This subtle vibe impacts relationships more than most realize.

As a midwestener this is a "gone with the wind" worhy slap. Twas necessary. Thanks Dean

The idea that his concern about past behavior necessarily indicates insecurity is wrong. He is entitled to his preferences like everyone else. If he prefers a woman with less sexual experience, he has a right to prefer that. Any insecurity only comes out if he stays with

I'd really like to be able to record super short "podcasts" of two or three minutes and to post them online somewhere. Does anyone know a platform that makes that easy?

200 books is child's play, but maybe you can't see that until you enter the major leagues of book hoarding.

I just watched this episode yesterday. Recommended.

You have to do whatever it takes to bring peace to your soul because that's the only way you can ever be a sanctuary for others.

Being "realistic" is overrated. Most of the time, it just means reeling in your real desires to something your limiting beliefs tell you is more attainable. It's probably better to have totally outlandish hopes and dreams, go for them and see what happens.