Comments on: Regain Your Power When You Feel Powerless! http://www.merakoh.com/2009/08/12/regain-your-power-when-you-feel-powerless/ Established June13th 2006 Seattle / Beverly Hills / New York Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:32:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: roweblahttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/08/12/regain-your-power-when-you-feel-powerless/#comment-239509 rowebla Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:34:59 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/08/12/regain-your-power-when-you-feel-powerless/#comment-239509 "The quote from Julia Cameron was encouraging and gave me a new spin on this emotion that I was so frustrated with it’s level of presence in my life. Every time I thought I’d conquered it… it’d show it’s face again and then I’d beat myself up for not being better than the anger." How much is realistic? “The quote from Julia Cameron was encouraging and gave me a new spin on this emotion that I was so frustrated with it’s level of presence in my life. Every time I thought I’d conquered it… it’d show it’s face again and then I’d beat myself up for not being better than the anger.”
How much is realistic?

]]> By: Davis Millerhttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/08/12/regain-your-power-when-you-feel-powerless/#comment-231108 Davis Miller Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:44:25 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/08/12/regain-your-power-when-you-feel-powerless/#comment-231108 I like this place! I love the idea and wish there was a place like this in Astoria, Queens. I am a surfer and found a "real surfer bar" in Point Break NYC. I am kinda jealous ;0PIts filled with surfers, people who like surfers, people who like the beach and people who don't want to live close to town. I really like this place. You know what they have these real Proctor and Channel One surfboards on the wall. It's nice for coming any day of the week and eating a late brunch. The food was outstanding. The brunch and sides were prefect and tasty. It is a perfect "escape" from city living. It is probably one of the only places where you can get a nice frozen pina colada or margarita. The service was on hit. They came up and checked on us so many times and made sure everything was up to par. It gets very active and the bartenders keep everybody having a good time. The bartender was very accommodating. He was nice enough to make a drink, that wasn't on the menu, for me :0) Did I mention the bartenders are nice eye candy. It was amazing to see their “das boot” which is shaped like a boot filled with beer. Don’t get me wrong, I am not drunk…it’s an actual boot shaped beer container ready to be emptied. Try it ..You will love it!! Oh. How can I forget, they even have a wheel o' shots where you just have to spin it and have to drink whatever shot it lands on!! Now call that bar creativity at its best!!! And when I spill a tray full of shots on myself, the bartender so kindly remakes them for me? Good music, too, and the decor helped us weather an otherwise overcast and rainy day. You know that old song "Brandy"? It goes, "Brandy, you're a fine girl, what a good wife you would be. But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea." I believe Brandy works here. No reason, I just do. And that song happens to be a guilty pleasure of mine, so that's a plus in my book. You can simply waltz over to this colorful and warm establishment, enjoy some drinks with friends, and walk home. The bar is right at the center, so you can walk to either side for drinks, and the bartenders are friendly and at your service. There is a variety of seating, good music, and friendly neighborhood people to make your time more enjoyable. Not pretentious, very cozy, I think Point Break is a fabulous place to spend some time with friends. I like this place! I love the idea and wish there was a place like this in Astoria, Queens. I am a surfer and found a “real surfer bar” in Point Break NYC. I am kinda jealous ;0PIts filled with surfers, people who like surfers, people who like the beach and people who don’t want to live close to town. I really like this place. You know what they have these real Proctor and Channel One surfboards on the wall. It’s nice for coming any day of the week and eating a late brunch. The food was outstanding. The brunch and sides were prefect and tasty. It is a perfect “escape” from city living. It is probably one of the only places where you can get a nice frozen pina colada or margarita. The service was on hit. They came up and checked on us so many times and made sure everything was up to par. It gets very active and the bartenders keep everybody having a good time. The bartender was very accommodating. He was nice enough to make a drink, that wasn’t on the menu, for me :0) Did I mention the bartenders are nice eye candy. It was amazing to see their “das boot” which is shaped like a boot filled with beer. Don’t get me wrong, I am not drunk…it’s an actual boot shaped beer container ready to be emptied. Try it ..You will love it!! Oh. How can I forget, they even have a wheel o’ shots where you just have to spin it and have to drink whatever shot it lands on!! Now call that bar creativity at its best!!! And when I spill a tray full of shots on myself, the bartender so kindly remakes them for me? Good music, too, and the decor helped us weather an otherwise overcast and rainy day. You know that old song “Brandy”? It goes, “Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be. But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea.” I believe Brandy works here. No reason, I just do. And that song happens to be a guilty pleasure of mine, so that’s a plus in my book. You can simply waltz over to this colorful and warm establishment, enjoy some drinks with friends, and walk home. The bar is right at the center, so you can walk to either side for drinks, and the bartenders are friendly and at your service. There is a variety of seating, good music, and friendly neighborhood people to make your time more enjoyable. Not pretentious, very cozy, I think Point Break is a fabulous place to spend some time with friends.

]]> By: Can Can (Mom Most Traveled)http://www.merakoh.com/2009/08/12/regain-your-power-when-you-feel-powerless/#comment-229869 Can Can (Mom Most Traveled) Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:28:04 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/08/12/regain-your-power-when-you-feel-powerless/#comment-229869 I needed to see this too. I was burglarized and robbed three times in the same week, starting 2 days after Christmas. I need to let go of it and "get my power back"! I needed to see this too. I was burglarized and robbed three times in the same week, starting 2 days after Christmas. I need to let go of it and “get my power back”!

]]> By: viva b.http://www.merakoh.com/2009/08/12/regain-your-power-when-you-feel-powerless/#comment-217614 viva b. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:05:54 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/08/12/regain-your-power-when-you-feel-powerless/#comment-217614 Me Ra, I've just discovered your blog in the past couple of months...and this post resonates with me this morning...you are an inspiration! You're awesome. I hope to take a workshop with you someday as I love photography Sounds like this man was an "energy vampire" so to speak. One verse that helps me get my power back "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"P.S. just finished the Artist's Way...took me six months...so going to start it again afresh Me Ra, I’ve just discovered your blog in the past couple of months…and this post resonates with me this morning…you are an inspiration! You’re awesome. I hope to take a workshop with you someday as I love photography
Sounds like this man was an “energy vampire” so to speak.
One verse that helps me get my power back “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”

P.S. just finished the Artist’s Way…took me six months…so going to start it again afresh

]]> By: Jenniferhttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/08/12/regain-your-power-when-you-feel-powerless/#comment-217409 Jennifer Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:53:56 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/08/12/regain-your-power-when-you-feel-powerless/#comment-217409 This is my first time on your blog and I'm so glad that my friend Jennie (one of the five finalists) mentioned it.It really was THE.PERFECT thing for me to be reading today. I usually never feel powerless. But the last couple of weeks I feel completely powerless at work. I have an employee (who works for me), but is kinda rude to me and isn't very friendly. I am a total people-pleaser, so I keep going out of my way to be friendly with her and she still wont warm up to me. As strange as it seems, it's actually keeping me up at night, trying to figure out what to do or say to make it better and it's starting to affect every aspect of my life. I have NO idea what to do, as this kind of thing doesn't ever happen to me. I get along with everyone.Thanks for posting this. It's exactly what I needed. Not that I know what to do now, but it kinda puts in words how I'm feeling right now. This is my first time on your blog and I’m so glad that my friend Jennie (one of the five finalists) mentioned it.

It really was THE.PERFECT thing for me to be reading today. I usually never feel powerless. But the last couple of weeks I feel completely powerless at work. I have an employee (who works for me), but is kinda rude to me and isn’t very friendly. I am a total people-pleaser, so I keep going out of my way to be friendly with her and she still wont warm up to me. As strange as it seems, it’s actually keeping me up at night, trying to figure out what to do or say to make it better and it’s starting to affect every aspect of my life. I have NO idea what to do, as this kind of thing doesn’t ever happen to me. I get along with everyone.

Thanks for posting this. It’s exactly what I needed. Not that I know what to do now, but it kinda puts in words how I’m feeling right now.

]]> By: Ashley Schragehttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/08/12/regain-your-power-when-you-feel-powerless/#comment-217344 Ashley Schrage Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:20:59 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/08/12/regain-your-power-when-you-feel-powerless/#comment-217344 WOW, I totally connected with this post! My "day job" is at an office downtown. I feel very stressed and powerless at my job. I like to take breaks and go for a walk to quiet my soul and just be still in a fast pace day. Our downtown isn't the best place for a young woman to be walking. I always get men coming up to me and wanting to "talk" or just saying rude things from across the street. I end up spending my quiet time being so angry and feeling verbally violated and treated like an object. I've never really thought about "giving my power away" before. I need to take the power back! Thanks MeRa :) WOW,
I totally connected with this post! My “day job” is at an office downtown. I feel very stressed and powerless at my job. I like to take breaks and go for a walk to quiet my soul and just be still in a fast pace day. Our downtown isn’t the best place for a young woman to be walking. I always get men coming up to me and wanting to “talk” or just saying rude things from across the street. I end up spending my quiet time being so angry and feeling verbally violated and treated like an object.
I’ve never really thought about “giving my power away” before. I need to take the power back!
Thanks MeRa :)

]]> By: Julie Wattshttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/08/12/regain-your-power-when-you-feel-powerless/#comment-217336 Julie Watts Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:22:53 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/08/12/regain-your-power-when-you-feel-powerless/#comment-217336 The concept of "giving my power away" is one of my favorites. Just being able to give a name to that feeling changed everything for me. I begin to reclaim my power by identifying it, and a benefit of that that you are phenomenal at displaying, Me Ra, is that these types of unfortunate situations turn into an awesome chance to learn and share your optimistic philosophy with others.Boy, being on the beach and having my peace "hijacked", then having to refuse my business info to the overbearing stranger? Even in "normal" life I don't deal with difficult people very often. I don't think I'd have the poise and skills to do anything but go on the defense and stammer some awkward reply.Knowing me, I'd read books or find information on dealing with difficult people and their personality types. Hopefully the next time I stumble upon a difficult person like that, in my head I could say "Whoa! By how this person is acting, they are a classic 'hijacker,'" and I'd remember what behaviors and statements stop them in their tracks... The concept of “giving my power away” is one of my favorites. Just being able to give a name to that feeling changed everything for me. I begin to reclaim my power by identifying it, and a benefit of that that you are phenomenal at displaying, Me Ra, is that these types of unfortunate situations turn into an awesome chance to learn and share your optimistic philosophy with others.

Boy, being on the beach and having my peace “hijacked”, then having to refuse my business info to the overbearing stranger? Even in “normal” life I don’t deal with difficult people very often. I don’t think I’d have the poise and skills to do anything but go on the defense and stammer some awkward reply.

Knowing me, I’d read books or find information on dealing with difficult people and their personality types. Hopefully the next time I stumble upon a difficult person like that, in my head I could say “Whoa! By how this person is acting, they are a classic ‘hijacker,’” and I’d remember what behaviors and statements stop them in their tracks…

]]> By: jeramyhttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/08/12/regain-your-power-when-you-feel-powerless/#comment-217325 jeramy Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:49:31 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/08/12/regain-your-power-when-you-feel-powerless/#comment-217325 :-) HA! hey there k-dog! :-) HA! hey there k-dog!

]]> By: Ness At Drovers Runhttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/08/12/regain-your-power-when-you-feel-powerless/#comment-217310 Ness At Drovers Run Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:18:29 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/08/12/regain-your-power-when-you-feel-powerless/#comment-217310 I just reread your post, (to reinforce the lesson!) and as usual the perfect comeback line hit me as I thought about it afterwards - wouldn't it have been great write on the piece of paper, "You are a pompous overbearing git, who doesn't know when to P*ss off!" and then calmly pack up your stuff and walk away. I just reread your post, (to reinforce the lesson!) and as usual the perfect comeback line hit me as I thought about it afterwards – wouldn’t it have been great write on the piece of paper, “You are a pompous overbearing git, who doesn’t know when to P*ss off!” and then calmly pack up your stuff and walk away.

]]> By: Ness At Drovers Runhttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/08/12/regain-your-power-when-you-feel-powerless/#comment-217309 Ness At Drovers Run Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:13:48 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/08/12/regain-your-power-when-you-feel-powerless/#comment-217309 I've been reading your blog for quite a while now.This post, for some reason has really, really, REALLY struck a cord with me.For some reason when faced with pushy people like that, I do the exact same thing. It's like I'm terrified of being rude or something, and I retreat inside like a terrified mouse and just acquiesce.Then I seethe with anger about why I just fade away like that once the threat has passed.From now on, I'm going to voice my power when I need to, and be damned with the reactions of the person who is in MY space. I’ve been reading your blog for quite a while now.

This post, for some reason has really, really, REALLY struck a cord with me.

For some reason when faced with pushy people like that, I do the exact same thing. It’s like I’m terrified of being rude or something, and I retreat inside like a terrified mouse and just acquiesce.

Then I seethe with anger about why I just fade away like that once the threat has passed.

From now on, I’m going to voice my power when I need to, and be damned with the reactions of the person who is in MY space.

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