Seems I've reached the age where I talk about the "good old days" of when I grew up and times were very different.   I'm certain it happens with every generation, however, somehow I missed the tipping point when the world changed from a culture of empowerment and possibilities to one of entitlement and "the grass is always greener" mentality.

Empowerment is the power to change and expand in relationship to each other either personally or professionally.  Ultimately, it helps people gain control of their lives via a proactive approach to life.  Empowerment breeds consideration, humility and accountability to something and/or someone outside oneself.  If you dedicate yourself to figuring out what empowers you and those you care deeply about, the possibility of a happy, fulfilled life will be within your reach.

Entitlement is a reactive, ego-centric, "me" mentality that feeds on blame, complaint and grievence.  It is a couples discontent with the life you have and the life you feel you are somehow "owed."  This combination is unlikely to create any sort of happiness or inner peace.

In my humble opinion, and no doubt as I continue to age, life is about being rich in relationships and doing things the empower me and nourish my spirit.   Conversely, living a life reactively and in pursuit of gaining "what you are owed" at the expense of yourself and others all in the name of being entitled will certainly leave you lonely and malnourished in spirit.

What is one thing you could do to empower your life?