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We often spend our lives chasing influence, seeking control, and trying to master the world around us. We mistakenly equate authority with strength and dominance with success. However, George Deacon’s profound question—“If absolute power corrupts absolutely, where does that leave God?”—serves as a stirring reminder that true power cannot be measured by how much we can bend the world to our will. It invites us to pause and consider a different kind of authority: the strength of the spirit, the power of kindness, and the quiet dignity of a soul aligned with grace. In your own journey, you hold immense power—the power over your words, your reactions, and your impact on the people around you. When we strive for absolute control over our circumstances or others, we risk losing our inner peace and our connection to the divine. But when we trade the ego's need for dominance for a heart of service and humility, we find a connection to something much greater than ourselves. Let this be your reminder to lead with love rather than force, finding strength in surrender rather than control.