The Power Is In You

Nothing in this world,

can make you sad—
except your own self.

The power is IN YOU.

Nothing can make you anxious or depressed,
except your own self.
The power is IN YOU.

Nothing can make you angry or hateful.
except your own self.
The power is IN YOU.

But I understand your pain.
I understand your confusion.
No one has ever talked to you like this.
No one has ever told you
that the power is IN YOU.

Or maybe someone did,
and you took it lightly,
and you took your weakness seriously.

But, my dear one,
let me remind you again—

Let nothing of this world
make you happy or sad,
anxious or peaceful,
angry or patient,
depressed or joyful,
hateful or loving—

except your own self.
The power is IN YOU.

Reclaim your power.
Reclaim your glory.
Because—

the Power is

IN YOU.

- Tanu Shree