Living a life of power means you attract into your life that which you want. When we have no power, we use force to attempt to get what we want. 
Force seems to work but the cost of having a life you love keeps you from ever being able to hold on to what you imagined. The more you force your world to conform to what you want, the more resistance you will experience.
Dr. David Hawkins has written a powerful book and it clearly distinguishes the two worlds. I invite you to read it and discover the joy that comes from living powerfully.
The audio lesson below introduces his work and how it has helped me and my clients.