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A Journey of Change and Growth: What it Means to be Empowered

Joseph Coupal - Monday, November 21, 2011
By Heather Hawk

Defining “Empower” or “Empowerment” is a subjective, personal, and emotional endeavor. Now that I’m in my 30’s, a wife and mother of two (soon to be 3), I realize that being “empowered” has meant something different throughout the various stages of my life. Today my priorities are my family, my health, and the health of my loved ones. At this moment in time feeling empowered encompasses the following elements:

  • Embracing the constant change and unpredictability of daily life
  • Being physically strong and fit to handle the daily demands and stresses
  • Confidence in my abilities, my intelligence, my judgment for my own direction
  • Faith in my decisions for my children, their development, and their futures
  • A solid, positive self-image for my personal happiness, my marriage, and to set a positive example for my children
  • The freedom to help others by supporting the charities and organizations close to my heart
  • The knowledge to find the outlets necessary to give me peace of mind and mental clarity for true happiness in all aspects of my life.

Let me be clear that defining and identifying “My Empowerment” doesn’t guarantee that I’m always on target with all of these elements on a daily basis. Empowerment in my life is a constant journey as is maintaining a healthy lifestyle. There are days or weeks that I’m more balanced and focused. Then there are times that a hectic lifestyle seems to take over.

I’m learning that feeling empowered in my own life is not a matter of success or failure but rather a positive journey of change and growth that will never stop! Get on board and enjoy the ride!

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