Power

Power has been spoken of many times and in many ways. It is the basis of so many actions on earth that it is mind boggling. People struggle for power even though they are unaware that that is actually what they are seeking. There are constant little back and forth "pulls" that people do each day to jockey for position. Sometimes it is in daily living and a habit or way of living and sometimes it is a deliberate action taken on the part of individuals to pull someone up or pull someone down.

In the animal kingdom there is a pack and a leader and in that pack the leader must show himself to be strong. In the female animal is the instinct to protect and survive and that is strong and sometimes ferocious. In the human state, the levels of leadership are often not defined clearly. Those who are real leaders may not be the ones who are actually in leadership positions. This can be due to a variety of circumstances either planned or unplanned. It is difficult when one can see the answer to things and yet not be able to implement it because the power or authority is not there.

Power is tricky. It seems to be firm and in one's grasp and then it can slip or disappear. This is evident in royal families or families in power when suddenly someone takes over and the power is gone. Power involves responsibility. With despots, the sense of power overrides the responsibility. It is simply the aspect of being in power that rules. What is done is done with the sense of authority unquestioned. This kind of ruling has nothing to do with ruling or authority in a responsible way. Much has been done in the name of right when in actuality, it is done in the name of power absolute.

Sometimes 'little' people seek power. By little we mean those whose spirit has not grown and has shrunk inside themselves. There is a needed search for something obvious that can be seen which will give these people a sense of importance or a sense of accomplishment and, of course, they always have the sense of doing 'good'. Even when it is obvious there is no good involved and it is known, still the beat goes on, as they say, and they rationalize their actions in whatever way it takes. Sometimes that rationalization is a rather simplistic approach because looking at the entire picture would actually waken some thought that they do not want to deal with or look at objectively.

Power struggles have gone on throughout time. With individuals in the modern world, they can be struggles between countries, struggles between ideas, and struggles between individuals who want control or authority. Seeing the interaction of these power seekers, it is disappointing to see that not only is little intelligence used but little or no spirituality. Mostly, their actions are directed by the mind or the ego. Their actions can be wasteful or they can be hurtful or painful or destructive. In dealing with power, one must find something within that is stronger than that which is obviously seen. It may take a deep search, for it may be hidden or may not have been called upon before. Emotion and mental activities can hide it behind a smoke screen. Clear the smoke and wade into the darkness and leave the power brokers behind. Look within to find the real power which is in each of us. Use it and communicate with it to find the answers you need and the solace you seek.