You’ve Got the Power

You’ve Got the Power

You’ve Got the Power: Four Paths to Awaken Your Body’s archetypal Energies, Lavinia Plonka (Maven Press, Ashville, 2022)

Lavinia Plonka brings a fresh perspective to the self-improvement/self-empowerment genre, with her book You’ve Got the Power. Though I’m not a frequent reader in the area, the majority of books I have read either deal with the mind or the body. One group of books focuses on changing perspectives, silencing derogatory thoughts, and building affirmations. The other set of books addresses nutrition, fitness, environmental balance.

Plonka’s book combines both the mind and body into one whole. Basing her work on four archetypes: Warrior, Teacher, Healer, and Visionary, she offers the reader background insights, enlightening stories, and practical applications. Combined, her words enable the reader to access these archetypes for personal growth and enrichment. Readers can break free from the limitations that have imprisoned them.

Plonka is a recognized authority in the area of self-improvement/self-empowerment. This book, though, is not an in-depth study of archetypes. It is, rather, an introduction to this field. The book not only gives the readers useable ideas to incorporate into their lives, but it also invites further study and self-inspection. It is not meant to replace therapy or support groups.

I like this book. It is an easy read. The book is also filled with exercises to help the readers apply what they are reading to their lives. For people who feel trapped by the negative rather than freed by the positive, it can be a liberating experience.

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