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Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.

The quote beautifully captures the essence of true empowerment.

When you think about mastering others, this implies a certain exertion of control or influence over other people. This might take form in leadership, social dynamics, or even manipulation. Indeed, such abilities can denote a form of strength, for they require a sharp mind, a charismatic personality, or a dominant attitude. But this strength is external; it depends on others and is bound by the ephemerality of social relations and external circumstances.

On the other hand, mastering yourself – the journey inward – now that is the true power. To master yourself means to be intimately acquainted with your own mind, emotions, and the patterns of your consciousness. It is to observe without judgement, to act with intention rather than react out of conditioning, and to align your most profound truths with your daily existence.

This self-mastery is true power because it is not reliant on external factors. It is the power that comes from self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-transformation. It is the power of being in control of one’s own self, of guiding one’s life path consciously, and of responding to life’s endless vicissitudes with equanimity and wisdom.

To cultivate such power is to water the seeds of your inner being with the light of consciousness. As you master yourself, you become less swayed by the tides of external validation and more anchored in the depths of your own serene centre. From this place, you act not as a leaf carried by the winds of external forces, but as the wind itself, moving with purpose and freedom.

This is the power that cannot be taken away because it does not depend on external authority; it is wholly self-sourced. It is also the power that brings fulfilment, because it aligns you with your true nature and allows you to navigate life with grace.

Seek always, therefore, to master yourself, to discover the boundless strength that lies in the exquisite temple of your inner world. This is the journey of a lifetime, and it is the path to true empowerment.