Why Control Is Not Real Power

I grabbed this book without much expectation. Honestly, I’m picky about titles, The Seat of the Soul, it just sounded way too dramatic and woo-woo (even for me). But, no surprise here: if it made it into this newsletter, it’s because it delivered.

The Thesis: Every choice either feeds fear or grows love. Knowing the difference is the beginning of real power.

Key Takeaways:

1. External Power vs. Authentic Power
   External power relies on control; over people, situations, or outcomes. Authentic power comes from aligning your personality with your soul.
   It is rooted in love, integrity, and inner harmony, not external validation.

2. Intention Shapes Reality
   It is not just about what you do but why you do it.
   Every intention, whether conscious or unconscious, creates an energetic imprint that shapes your experience.
   Being intentional is how you direct your spiritual evolution.

3. Choices Come from Love or Fear
   Every decision stems from one of two places: love or fear.
   Fear looks like control, comparison, or the need to protect.
   Love looks like connection, generosity, and trust.
   Most of us are on autopilot, not realizing which one we’re choosing from.
   The power is in noticing, and then choosing with awareness.

4. Multi-Sensory Perception
   We are not limited to the five senses.
   Growth requires tuning into intuition, energy, and “spiritual guidance.”

   *Cue the energy girlies*
   It is about seeing beyond the material world to access deeper truths.

5. Relationships as Spiritual Assignments
   Every relationship is an opportunity for growth.
   The dynamics, whether light or difficult, exist to teach you about yourself, your intentions, and the areas where you still need to evolve.

6. Karma is Cause and Effect, Not Punishment
   Karma is not moral judgment, it is natural law.
   Every action, thought, and intention creates energy that eventually returns to you. This is not about fear of retribution.
   It is about understanding consequences and using them to grow.

Final Thoughts: While The Seat of the Soul leans spiritual, it is not abstract. It is a practical guide to how life really works. How our thoughts, actions, and intentions shape our reality.

So I’ll leave you with a question: When you think back on your choices this week, how many were driven by fear, and how many by love?

Thanks for frolicking with me.
With love,
Diaundra

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