We give them power by following their instruction, by knowing what they think and abiding by it. I do not trust myself and therefore have no power. I give it over to those I trust. What is truth is trustworthy. That is it.
Food is calories.
Food is fat. Food controls my size and beauty. But I can control food. I take away its control and therefore have power. Yet I still have no power because I am constantly not trustworthy when it comes to food.