THERE are two sides to every situation. Left and right, rich and poor, small and big, and so on. The coin has its head and tail. The world is also filled with good and bad people who live through day and night. However, when and how is it right to use your own power to tell a story?

Power is influential. Some may think that they have power, but it can be useless once faced with unfortunate circumstances. On the other hand, some people misuse their power. There have been cases of politicians abusing their power by using other resources to win the elections. Police officers have been notorious for violence and brutality in the country. Moreover, power trips can occur in the workplace when an employee is mistreated by their superior. It can even happen in relationships when the other person is manipulative. Politicians might justify their actions by their willingness to win; police officers will say “it is our job.” The superior obviously has the upper hand while the toxic significant other explains how their partner deserves how they are treated. Indeed, there are two sides. When confronted with these types of situations, who got the power?

Power is a luxury. Therefore, everyone does not have the means or capacity to maintain their power. When you ask the smartest person in the room to solve a problem against the richest person, which of the two would you side with? One may side with the intelligent individual because they actually have the ability to provide a solution. However, one may choose the richest who would have the resources to answer the problem.

My delicate friend shared that power has the ability to change the world. And I say power should be used more than protected. I believe that you can use your power without inflicting others. For example, helping your subordinate instead of causing them more damage. The police officers think of more ways rather than using violence. Treating your partner right without making them feel unimportant or have other negative emotions. Then, politicians make use of their resources on effective programs to actually help people. Ultimately, it is not about the person who has the power, but how they practice it.