In a drug and alcohol rehab program many topics are discussed and learned. An interesting topic that frequently comes up is a feeling of not being in control of one's own life.  Feeling like a puppet to the winds of life.  A feeling of have no power.  If we are going to pursue something in a program, we must first define it clearly and then decide if it is a worthy goal. 

What is power?  I think power in your life has several facets.  Having power in your life means you have the ability to make quality decicions about your life, and the talents and resources to cause those decisions to become reality.  Having true power or control in your life does not happen overnight.  Even in the best drug and alcohol rehab program in the world you will only make a start towards power in your life.  It cannot be fully attained in 90 days.

Power means not only the tools but the core belief that you can use them wisely.  Many many times in life the greatest skill that may be aquired is the talent of not using your power.  Just because you can do something, does not mean should do it.  Some of the most truly powerful people I have met are the kindest most respectful persons you will ever meet.  Being trusted by many people is a sign of power.  If you are trusted, people will tell you their innermost fears and worries.  It is the never using or revealing this information to another soul that real power come from.  Power is derived from caution and restraint.  Power is much more gentle force then the sound of the word might suggest  Think about devloping some real power while you are in a drug or alcohol rehab center.

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