Sunday, October 25, 2015

Powerlessness is not failure



Sometimes we have the power to make things happen. Sometimes we don't. No amount of brainstorming, convincing or cajoling will further our cause; forcing things only increases inertia and distress.

It took me a long time to realise that there is a savvier approach than simply aggressive strategies to bulldoze an impasse. Here it means recognizing that we are powerless at the moment to logically solve a problem or move a goal forward, and then tuning in to intuition for insipid input.

Powerlessness is not failure. It simply means seeking success by listening to our inner wisdom to determine our next step.