Unlike the most common expectation, power is sometimes a subtle and rhythmic force. The pulse of this offbeat power, for me, is found in recognizing patterns or sequences. It isn’t loud or dynamic; it’s impressively compelling. The mere existence of the pattern gives me no energy to speak of; no actual power is found in the pattern itself. However, the exercise of putting the pieces together to make sense of a challenging situation charges me and I feel empowered. For example: I enjoy listening to my husband talk about what he is thinking and then later he will tell me about a dream he had. The two scenarios match up in my mind and we are able to make sense of something that might have been random or even confusing all because we pay attention to the power of details. Another example of recognizing this quiet power is noticing patterns with numbers. Mike sees the number 11 on a regular basis, and even though I see it too there ...
The journey of a girl becoming a woman.