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Walking the Edge: My Journey as an Empath Learning to Protect, Heal, and Shine

By The Artful Woman
For as long as I can remember, I’ve sensed things others couldn’t. Energies, presences, whispers from another realm—all mixed into the fabric of my everyday life. It wasn’t until much later that I understood why: I’m an empath. Being an empath means I absorb emotions and energies around me, sometimes to the point where it feels overwhelming. Negative energies, draining people—what I call “energy vampires” or “soul snatchers”—can knock me off balance if I’m not careful. For a long time, this sensitivity felt like a curse. But now, I see it as a gift—a calling. Encounters Beyond the Veil Throughout my life, I’ve had moments that defy logic. One night driving past a cemetery, I saw a pink orb-like form linger around my car. It felt playful and curious, not frightening—a gentle energy reaching out across the veil. But it wasn’t one of my guardian angels. I’ve felt their presence in other ways, and this orb was something else—something that just passed through, maybe just drawn to my l...
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Unlocking Personal Power: How Your Mindset Shapes Your Reality

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By The Artful Woman

Personal power is more than just confidence or influence—it's the deep, internal strength that allows you to take control of your life and shape your own reality. It’s the ability to recognize your own worth, make conscious choices, and align your actions with your values. But how do you cultivate personal power, especially in a world filled with uncertainty and challenges?

One powerful tool for unlocking personal power is Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). NLP explores the connection between our thoughts, language, and behaviors, providing techniques to reframe our mindset and step into our full potential. By combining self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and intentional mental stances, we can activate and enhance our personal power in meaningful ways.

The Core Components of Personal Power

Personal power is a blend of self-awareness, confidence, emotional intelligence, and agency. Let’s explore the fundamental elements:

  • Self-Awareness: Knowing your strengths, weaknesses, and values allows you to make intentional choices.

  • Self-Confidence: Believing in your abilities gives you the courage to take action.

  • Self-Efficacy: The belief that you can influence your own outcomes empowers you to take responsibility for your life.

  • Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and managing emotions—both your own and others’—enhances communication and relationships.

  • Integrity: Living in alignment with your values creates authenticity and trust.

  • Agency: Recognizing that you have control over your life fosters empowerment.

When these elements are in balance, you radiate personal power—not through dominance, but through presence, authenticity, and resilience.

How NLP Enhances Personal Power

NLP is a framework that helps us reprogram limiting beliefs, change thought patterns, and harness the power of language to shape our experiences. It provides techniques to shift mental and emotional stances, allowing us to tap into deeper levels of personal power.

Mental and Emotional Stances That Strengthen Personal Power:

  1. Stance of Self-Awareness: Observing your thoughts without judgment allows you to make intentional choices.

  2. Stance of Self-Acceptance: Embracing imperfections and letting go of self-doubt fosters confidence.

  3. Stance of Responsibility: Taking ownership of your actions and choices increases personal agency.

  4. Stance of Curiosity: Approaching life with openness leads to growth and adaptability.

  5. Stance of Gratitude: Shifting focus to what you have rather than what you lack enhances well-being.

  6. Stance of Courage: Facing fears and stepping outside your comfort zone builds resilience.

  7. Stance of Value Alignment: Acting in ways that reflect your core beliefs strengthens integrity.

By consciously adopting these stances, you change the way you respond to challenges, setbacks, and opportunities, ultimately reinforcing your sense of personal power.

Practical Applications of NLP for Personal Power

  • Reframing Limiting Beliefs: NLP techniques help replace self-sabotaging thoughts with empowering ones.

  • Anchoring Confidence: Using physical and mental triggers to evoke confidence in challenging situations.

  • Language Patterns: Changing the way we speak about ourselves (internally and externally) alters our perception and reality.

  • Visualization: Creating mental imagery of success strengthens belief in one's abilities.

  • Mirroring and Rapport: Strengthening interpersonal connections through body language and verbal cues enhances influence and trust.

Final Thoughts: Owning Your Power

True personal power comes from within. It is not about external validation or authority but about mastering your inner world to create the life you desire. NLP provides the tools to reshape limiting beliefs, cultivate confidence, and align with your highest potential.

When you take charge of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, you don’t just influence your own life—you inspire others to do the same. Personal power is the foundation of transformation, and the journey starts with a single decision: to step into the best version of yourself.

Are you ready to harness your personal power? Let’s work together to break through barriers and create the life you were meant to live. Contact Me Today!  Artful Living Coaching 

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