This book is absolutely a wonderful book. I have only read 1/4 of the bood and already see the results in my life. I am finding my "point of power" and it is totally exciting!

Point of Power changed my life. I was given insight into patterns of behavior in myself that I had labeled 'wrong' because I didn't understand that the way I see life, the way I perceive situations and people, the way my mind works is unique to me and supports how I am in the world. Growing up, getting through school, entering the workforce --- these are all places we are encouraged to 'sit still, be quiet, and pay attention,' yet that may not be our natural rhythm at all!

Point of Power (POP) offers 4 natural rhythms and we embody all of them. One or two, sometimes three of these rhythms, are the true expression of our naturalness:

Root: the Sustainer. The Root part of you is your foundation. Quiet, contemplative, efficient, not a lot of chitchat here! If your POP is Root you may be considered aloof, uncommunicative, a stick in the mud. Yet when you have something to say, it is powerful and to the point. You are grounded and enduring, and support the movement of life force throughout the physical and subtle bodies. The Root POP is closely in touch with Form, that which you can hold, weigh, measure. Root is highly kinesthetic, in touch with the senses. Out of balance, this part of you may be rigid and withdrawn.

Trunk: the Maintainer. Like the trunk of the tree, this rhythm is reliable, strong, dependable. The Trunk POP is excellent at maintaining order and systems, keeping all the ducks in order, following the rules. This is the part of you that stops at the red light and goes at the green light, the powerful aspect of our entire society that makes regulations so we can all be working together in some very critical areas. The Trunk relates most happily with Form and loves to put information together and complete a task. Out of balance you may be over-critical and demanding, and you may limit your possibilities by resisting change.

Branch: the Translator. This was one of the great breakthroughs for me - I translate Formless ideas into Form easily and effectively, and I love starting new projects. This seems like a great thing, yet I'm not fond of maintaining a project once it is successfully underway, and this has cost me in the self-esteem area. Now that I understand it is my naturalness to bring one idea in, get it going, then leave it behind for the next new idea, I can organize myself in a way that honors that rhythm rather than judging myself as being wrong because I don't 'follow through.' Whew! That was a relief! The Branch POP CREATES order and systems (rather than maintaining them, which the Trunk does so well), and is flexible, open to change, and versatile. Out of balance the Branch may be inconsistent, indecisive, controlling or manipulative.

Leaf: the Visionary. This was the other aspect of my breakthrough. The Leaf lives in the world of Formless - idea after idea after idea courses through the Visionary mind - far too many ideas to ever be manifested in 'real life.' Yet the Leaf sees the entire process of creation, from idea to full implementation, in his or her mind's eye and then sees that it is a done deal, even though there is 'nothing to show' in Form. One of the primary criticisms of the Leaf Point of Power is "She has all these ideas but she never DOES anything!" The Leaf POP initiates and creates movement, they are the idea people, the inventors, those among us who may be considered to be 'out on the fringe.' That is their most natural rhythm! Out of balance they may be impractical and impatient, they may judge and criticize, be impatient and unrealistic.

We often label ourselves (and are labeled by others) as less-than because we believe we 'should' do what we're told, think like everyone else, sit still and be quiet... and that is not everyone's naturalness! This book offers a safe place to explore who you really are and how you relate to others and the world around you by giving you permission to operate in life with your own natural rhythm.

What a blessing it is to understand and acknowledge myself and those I interact with from a place of compassion and understanding rather than judgment. Point of Power offers the option of recognizing and honoring both yourself and family members, co-workers, friends. It's a great gift to allow people to be themselves. It is an especially great gift to be able to allow me to be me, knowing that I am OK just as I am.

Highly recommended!