Power isn’t something you claim, it’s something you become.

This shift in perspective matters because when you try to “claim” power only in your mind, it can feel like pushing, forcing, or performing.
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But when you embody power, your whole system gets on board—your breath, posture, and even your presence.

Your body is always dropping hints about where you’re aligned and where you’re resisting, Reader.

• Light, open, grounded = alignment
• Tight, heavy, clenched = resistance

Neither is good or bad. They’re simply clues. And when I began paying attention to these signals, things started to change.

For me, embodiment shifted the way I make choices, how I lead, and how visible I allow myself to be.
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Instead of powering through with tension (and often second-guessing myself), I started noticing when my body felt grounded and open.
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From this place, I speak up, make bolder choices, and actually feel present with people—rather than stuck in my head.
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Love leads the way, not my fears.

Resistance as a guide​
​Anytime I stretch beyond my comfort zone—in life or leadership—my body responds with resistance.

Not because it’s wrong for me. Not because I haven’t done the work. But because on a new level, it’s unfamiliar, and my bodymind wants to protect me.

It’s the same pattern every time, so I get to say: “Hello, old friend. Welcome back. What message do you have for me this time?”

Resistance isn’t always a red light. 🚨​
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Sometimes it’s a sign I’m stepping into something new, even that things are going really well—and it’s safe to trust that.

And while feeling “crippled” isn’t fun (haha), it’s an opportunity to strengthen my embodied safety, lean into support, and ask for help too.

That’s what makes leadership feel less like a performance and more like presence.

When you listen this way, you catch the micro-moments where your power wants to be embodied — and where love is ready to shine through the cracks.
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​This week’s mini Power Play​
Pause. Ground your feet. Notice your alignment (or resistance).

No fixing, just feeling.

Cuz feeling is healing, and it’s how you strengthen what needs strengthening.

Play with small shifts: in posture, in breath, in where your attention rests.

This is how power shifts from something you chase… into something you embody.​
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And the world doesn’t need more power-over.​
It needs more power-with.​
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​In Playful Power,

P.S. Wondering how Power Play might help your team or your vibe?​
💥 Join my free Play Challenge​
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