All the powers in the universe are already ours. It is we who have put our hands before our eyes and cry that it is dark.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The universe already provides all power we need. We block this power ourselves and complain of darkness.
- In plain terms
- You have all the power you need; you are just hiding it.
- What can you take from it?
- Remove self-imposed barriers to access your power.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What blocks your access to your power?
- How do you create your own darkness?
Another view
External systemic barriers can also limit power.
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