Power; Part II

So, what is the origin of true power, and how do we access it? It was Francis Bacon who said, "knowledge is power" and Proverbs 4:7 warns "in all your getting, get understanding." What is it about knowledge that is so powerful?
Considering knowledge as power is not a new concept. Surely knowledge is a source of power that can alter the entire scope of the world in which we live. Knowledge has the ability to open doors that no one can ever close making it a true and sustainable source of power as opposed to a fleeting vehicle of influence like money, for example. Why do you think the mind is such a war zone? We fight ourselves on the way to ourselves. Sometimes, the knowledge that we gain along life's journey is rejected by our psyche, because with knowledge comes responsibility. Your better self gains revelation from knowledge and wants to act upon it, while the most comfortable nooks of your mind would rather go on living the same mundane way. Knowledge causes us to be accountable, because once you learn anything, it is yours forever. In the same way, what you do or don't do with that knowledge is completely up to you.
So, where does the power come into play? We choose to make knowledge our source of power. Once we choose to activate our acquired knowledge, we tap into the ability to change our circumstances. Imagine an electrical socket and a plug. Seperately they are just that, but once united they have the ability to light up a room.
Remember, power can only be internalized after accepting an external force. But, once we internalize it, which is how we gain revelation, it is our duty to apply it externally to illuminate the very context of our world.  If the mind is a powerful place, even it is not inherently this way. The mind is a calculation of external words, sights, and experiences that guide its processes and most importantly its evolution. Even still, the mind itself must be trained into its power. Each time we make a conscious choice to activate our knowledge to make a life change, we are conditioning the mind to handle the potency and potential of knowledge. The more we use our knowledge for good, the less powerful our complacent selves will be and the more powerful we will become in the universe. Knowledge can not be taken away, but it is as useless as an electrical socket with no plug if it is EVER withheld.

Tap into the power that can never be eradicated; learn, reflect, and share your revelation. Turn on the lights, it's been dark for way too long!