To Empower

More than a year ago, I felt the draw to help others in a manner that empowered them by more than just words, but by the actions I could take. I saw a large organization where a few had the voice and the many did not. The energy I felt was like a tall wall, nearly impossible to scale and not very welcoming yet I was still drawn into believing I could make a difference to help others. I knew I was there for a purpose. To empower.

I think some found a level of acceptance of me as a new comer. Others made is clear in their actions that I was not welcomed and they had hoped for a different outcome in the opportunity. I struggled to find the right words and the right ways to engage folks to open the doors for inclusion and bring in diverse thought. I empowered others to bring their ideas forward. Little did I know that included empowering them to try to shut me down, shut me out and continue with allowing only a few voices to be heard. I wanted to throw in the towel in spite of the energy drawing me in to complete what I had set out to accomplish for the team. I failed but I knew I was there for a purpose. To empower.

Almost as if the universe was listening and conspiring with me to expand that energy, open the doors of inclusion, to offer a voice to the many, and include different people in making the team grow stronger, new people presented themselves. Again, I struggled to find the right words and right ways to engage but this time they could see the doors open for inclusion and to bring diverse thoughts on behalf of the many. This time, the empowerment to bring their ideas forward brought a positive and plentiful energy and to invite others to the table. I could hear the joy in people’s voices to be a part of something, to be empowered. I knew I was there for a purpose. To empower. ~ChaCha