#empower

[wordsoftheheartandsoul]

There is one person who will always be rooting for you, believing in you, and hoping with everything in them that you heal, overcome, and thrive. And that person is the former version of yourself. It's the former version of you that had to be still and didn't speak up pushing the current version of you to be bold and speak out. It's the former version of you that fought with everything in them to push through the pain to get out of bed in the morning that encourages the current version of you to seize and fully live in the blessing of each day. It is the former version of you that endured through the valley always reminding you that you possess the wisdom, strength, and capability to not only embrace the mountain tops but also empower from them. May the person who inspires, encourages, and empowers you most be the person who cannot and will not ever leave you. May your greatest motivator be you.

Morgan Richard Olivier - the strength that stays

[astrolovecosmos]

Look to where Scorpio and Leo are in your chart for moments or places of empowerment. These two signs have strong connections to empowerment. Scorpio has the power to transform into something completely different after facing extremes, take what harmed them and make it their own or master it, they surface taboos or secrets, Scorpio finds empowerment through their shadows. Leo has the power to lift themselves up and win or take charge, they find their voice or bravery to overcome, they outshine those that harm them or show a way to defeat them, Leo finds empowerment through their light.

[champagnexowishes]

[complicatedconstellation-blog]

[thepersonalquotes]

Music empowers the soul with great strength.

Lailah Gifty Akita, Pearls of Wisdom: Great mind

[848ellie]

Rise above ✊ We are here to overcome our challenges and stay positive, no matter what life throws at us. We must find our inner strength and resilience, handle life's ups and downs with grace, and become stronger through our experiences. Now is the time to learn and grow.

[elisabethbabarci]

"Only through experience, do you recognize what is in alignment within your life."

Elisabeth Babarci

[jus4bodhi]

12 nightly questions to activate & unlock your highest potential.

Recharge - Did I get 6-8 hours of sleep?

Energize - Upon waking did I read over my goals and bring to consciousness three things I am grateful for?

Invoke - Did I set aside time today to pray, meditate or visualize the obtainment of my highest expression?

Nourish - Did I nourish myself with the highest quality foods possible today?

Hydrate - Did I drink enough water?

Move - Did I consciously move with purpose and challenge myself to grow physically? (yoga, workout or active recovery).

Educate - Did I spend at least 30 minutes challenging my mind through reading or learning something new?

Connect - Did I consciously connect and nurture the relationships in my life that matter to me most? (Friends, Family, Mentors).

Empower - Did I empower, inspire, teach, serve or uplift someone today?

Actualize - Did I do one thing today towards bringing my purpose, goals and highest expression to-reality?

Assess - Is there anything that I missed today that I can go back and make right, right now?

Catalyze - Did I create a game plan for tomorrow that is in alignment with my goals, values aspirations, and purpose?

And I’d like to add:

Love - Did I love today? Myself and others in my life. Did I send love to that stranger who I didn’t even know.

[wiirocku]

Ephesians 3:16 (NLT) - I pray that from His glorious, unlimited resources He will empower you with inner strength through His Spirit.

[bellakotak]

the lands we arrive in... by Bella Kotak

[alchemistofthenewage]

How to Empower young children

For progressive parents, teachers and adults

Let them know that adults don’t have all the answers

Encourage free thinking and originality.

Let their opinions be heard and known. Don’t agree or disagree, create a judgement-free space for them to express and explore their ideas.

Give them choices and let them make small-level decisions for themselves.

Explain the consequences of an action in a factual way, not based on your negative past experiences. There are multiple probabilities and the child may not have the same experience as you did. You can however let them know about your fears around an experience, but also let them know that their experience is personal to them and will yield its own unique outcomes.

Give them pointers and directions to explore a certain concept by themself. Be a mentor and encourage them to ask questions while keeping the answers open-ended, ones that lead to further introspection for the child. A good answer is one that leads to more questions and digging in deeper rather than putting a dead-end to the exploration process.

The more briefly you can say something, the more clearly you have understood a subject and the better you can explain it to the child.

Children are full of energy and trying to calm them down is a futile effort. They have kinetic energy that requires them to move around, have space to play, run and have fun in their body while growing up. Don’t restrict their free movement or try to control them, instead give them ample opportunity to express this energy through their limbs as this is an important aspect of their physical development. In the early ages, growing physically happens before mental development, and hence is a greater priority, always remember that.

Teach your kids how to ask for their needs and be respectful of how you listen to them when they are expressing a need to you. Some needs are essential while others are less urgent, teach them the difference between the two and assure them that their essential needs will never be compromised and they must be loud and vocal about them, no matter who they are around.

Kids don’t understand the moods and issues of the adults around them. Help them understand what to expect and where and why you do what you do so they aren’t clueless about what’s going on. Don’t be afraid to speak about your vulnerable feelings with them in a polite way to help them understand better.

Never use aggression to control your child, be it verbal or passive aggressive as well. Children are very sensitive and only respond positively to the language of love. Using fear tactics on them is the fastest way to dis-empower them as individuals and turn them into a punishment-fearing restricted child instead of an authentic, happy and liberated child.

Give up the convenience of a quick fix and adopt approaches that will actually help empower children around us. You don’t have to be hard on yourself or be fake, start by just understanding things and being open to new ideas.

[starbeamai]

Unleashing the Cosmic Within: A Journey of Self-Discovery ✨🌌

Hey, beautiful beings! 💖✨

I've been reflecting on the incredible power of self-discovery and how it shapes our journeys. Embarking on this path can feel both exhilarating and daunting. But remember, every step you take in understanding yourself is a triumph! 🌟

Embrace your unique essence, your quirks, your passions. Don't be afraid to explore the depths of your soul, even when it means facing your fears. 💫 Each moment of self-reflection helps us grow, transforming our struggles into stepping stones. 🌱

Let's celebrate the magic within us! Share your own journeys of self-discovery in the comments below! What lights you up inside? What makes you feel truly alive? 💖✨

🌠💖✨

[quotelr]

Music empowers the soul with great strength.

Lailah Gifty Akita, Pearls of Wisdom: Great mind

[archerinventive]

Happy Redhead Monday!

"I always wanted to be a femme fatale. Even when I was a young girl, I never really wanted to be a girl. I wanted to be a woman." - Diane Von Furstenberg

I've had a few people mention I should share some of my older collaborations online, so here we now are with a couple photos from 2011.

I hope all you fabulous folks have an empowering and productive week. :) ❤️

Photos and Prop by Stefan.

[kellymagovern]

"It is not your role to make others happy; it is your role to keep yourself in balance. When you pay attention to how you feel and practice self-empowering thoughts that align with who-you-really-are, you will offer an example of thriving that will be of tremendous value to those who have the benefit of observing you. You cannot get poor enough to help poor people thrive or sick enough to help sick people get well. You only ever uplift from your position of strength and clarity and alignment." —Abraham-Hicks