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Heart

In 1804, during his coronation at Notre-Dame Cathedral, Napoleon did something radical: he literally seized the crown from Pope Pius’s hands and placed it on his own head.

Arrogance? Perhaps . . . perhaps.

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It can also be a symbolic rejection of external authority—a declaration that his power and confidence came from within, not externalities, tradition, roles or culture.

You don’t need a priest to bequeath your purpose.

You don’t need applause to validate your voice.

You don’t need followers to legitimize your calling.

You don’t need permission to rise.

You don’t need credentials to carry wisdom.

Or a spotlight in order to shine.

You just need to reach for your own crown—and mean it.

No need to wait for power to be bestowed, because Friend, you already embody it.

👑 Crown yourself

Friend, today: Coronate all your dreams, intentions, and noble plans and use your intrinsic noble superpowers⚡️ 

Mind 🤓 

The crown Napoleon used was modeled after the legendary “Crown of Charlemagne,” linking his reign to the Holy Roman Empire and one of Europe’s greatest rulers.

Did you know:

The first crown associated with Charlemagne was likely worn during an imperial coronation on December 25, 800 AD, when Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne Emperor of the Romans in St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome.

Soul ⚡️ 

“You wasted $150,000 on an education you coulda got for $1.50 in late fees at the public library.” 📚️

— Will Hunting (Good Will Hunting, movie, Matt Damon)

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