Empowerment is standing in our truth, making peace with who we are and knowing what we value.  Owning our thoughts, feelings, needs, and passions helps us to define who we are as a unique individual.  Often this goes hand-in-hand with our sense of purpose and what we believe in. 

Getting in touch with the core self is made possible by uncovering our truth, honoring it and not being afraid to show it to the world.  Often this begins with listening to the voice inside…the internal knowing that can guide us where we need to go.

Being empowered means that our personal power comes from within, not outsourced to others’ appreciation or valuation of us. It means that we take responsibility for our own path, our choices and thus our happiness.  We have no need to give our power away, knowing that by holding onto it we can empower others.

The Journey of Empowerment consists of shedding old beliefs, grieving losses and uncovering the core self along the way.  We discover hidden gifts, underlying passions and a sense of purpose to guide us.  Like the plant that leans toward the sunlight to grow, human beings are growth-oriented and yearn to self-actualize.  They just need the proper environment. 

Empowerment comes from doing…from proving to ourselves what we are capable of, and who we are meant to be. 

"Our lives improve only when we take chances -- and the first and most
difficult risk we can take is to be honest with ourselves." - Unknown