Enabling Quote by Anne Jobes
““Enabling is an incredibly powerful thing. It is born in insecurity. I can’t “fix” myself, so I’ll fix someone else. If I can be THAT powerful, then I’m in control of my life…””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Personal Empowerment Podcast, 2022
Enabling others stems from personal insecurity; by fixing others, one feels powerful and in control of life, highlighting a paradox of empowerment through dependency.
In simple terms: Helping others can mask personal insecurity.
Seek self‑growth rather than control through others.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- counselling sessions
- team leadership
- personal therapy
- relationship building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we fix others?
- How can we empower without losing self?
The approach may foster unhealthy codependency.