The Pursuit of Power….
I know. You’re probably experiencing a deeply cynical reaction even at the mere mention of power. It’s a topic that arouses strong reactions. Especially when the evidence suggests that it’s always the least worthy who seem to be the ones who crave positions of authority. Do you agree? We could conclude that well-adjusted individuals are largely free from the urge to control others so the dark allure of power holds no interest for them. But we can learn a great deal about ourselves and about others from our attitude towards the thorny issue of power. Curious? Let’s take a closer look.
If recent research confirms anything about our suspicions concerning the characters of our political leaders and representatives, we’ll have to accept that the majority are unbalanced individuals who seek to address their inadequacies by taking public office. You’re probably not too surprised!? Unresolved childhood conflicts with fathers and an abiding sense of inferiority can lead many individuals to seek resolution in the corridors of power. This is far from the best way to address their problems and it’s only too clear that our political institutions would be much healthier and more productive environments if we could attract representatives who were governed by the principles of public service.
These problems are not new. They’ve been a recurrent theme throughout the history of humanity. But one of the great principles that is often ignored is that the wisest use of power is to give it away. When we free ourselves from the ego’s tenacious grip on authority and recognise the benefits of empowering others, we shift the dynamics of control and open up opportunities for a fairer and more efficient society.
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There is a vast wellspring of creativity within human communities and this is where many of the answers to a better world can be found. Giving people a voice to share their ideas and experiences is a simple mechanism for enabling people to influence the direction of their communities. Of course, this shift in the balance of power involves a degree of trust. But placing power in the hands of unbalanced, self-serving individuals hasn’t always created the kind of world that benefits the majority. Perhaps it really is time for a change. Perhaps we need to encourage the ones who do not seek power to exercise more influence on the way our civilisation is evolving.
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11 个月if I ask people what creates one’s influence they answer money, power, position. But it’s actually backwards, it is your influence that creates the money the position for you. Influence comes from how abundantly you place others’ interests as first. And that is real power.