LIMITATIONS!
How many times have you heard people around you saying.., “That’s your limit”, “You cannot do that” , “That’s impossible”.
You must have heard it in the schools when an average student makes an attempt to score better, You must have heard it from parents whose kids are chasing the dream to become a sportsmen and You must have heard it from a friend with whom you share the next big thing you plan to do.
When was the last time you heard something like this and how did you react? You possibly have chosen one of the following reactions:
1) Accepted and said yes whatever others say is right
2) Argued to get suppressed and did nothing about it
3) Challenged it and said - I am going to try it anyway
When you choose to accept or argue and do nothing about it you set ourselves a lower standard and a limitation. You create an invisible box around you, one which defines your horizon. Things within this box seem within reach, achievable, see-able, touchable, believable, feasible, possible. Outside this box is a region beyond our wildest imagination. They seem thing which are beyond reach. You don't even think about it.
The whole idea of limitations is something a human came up with as an excuse. You do not reach the finish line and give excuses. Most of such limitations are self-imposed, restrictions you place that stop you from taking further action and turning your dreams into reality.
Is there some universal power which holds you back? Or Is there something which controls you from being able to perform to your potential?
Yes, it is the FEAR within you.
Once you realize that it is YOU who set limitations, you need to understand that you can be the only one who can challenge it.
Both FEAR and limitations reside in your thoughts! It is not the thoughts but it is what you believe that clinches you. You need to watch your thoughts before they become your belief. Nobody can impose any beliefs on you.
I recollect something which I read a few days back about Rhinos..,
The collective noun for a group of rhinos is a crash. It’s a vivid description of a group of formidable mammals that are usually docile, but have enormous potential to cause carnage. The white rhinoceros can weigh up to 3,500 kg and its front horn can reach 150 cm in length.
Their bulk doesn’t hold them back though, as rhinos can run at a speed of 56 kph, as fast as a galloping horse. To put that in context, the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, runs at approximately 38 kph.
Such size and speed is scary, but their eyesight is so poor than an immobile person is undetectable to a rhino from a distance of only 30 meters. No wonder they call a group of them crashes.
Imagine half a dozen 3 ton rhinos with massive horns running at over 50 kph, but that can’t see more than 30 meters in front of them?
Get out of their way or… crash!
That’s what happens when latent potential turns into incredible power without worrying too far ahead. Why can’t we be more like that? Why do we look too far into the future and refuse to take action before we believe that everything is guaranteed to work perfectly? Why do we fear what problems we could run into if we take action, rather than fear not doing anything and set limitations.
Why do we have the potential to change the world, but not use it?
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
- inspiring quote by Marianne Williamson.
Go Challenge ONE limitation you have set today! Your heart is free!! Have the COURAGE to follow it!
- Sharat Sharma
How many times have you heard people around you saying.., “That’s your limit”, “You cannot do that” , “That’s impossible”.
You must have heard it in the schools when an average student makes an attempt to score better, You must have heard it from parents whose kids are chasing the dream to become a sportsmen and You must have heard it from a friend with whom you share the next big thing you plan to do.
When was the last time you heard something like this and how did you react? You possibly have chosen one of the following reactions:
1) Accepted and said yes whatever others say is right
2) Argued to get suppressed and did nothing about it
3) Challenged it and said - I am going to try it anyway
When you choose to accept or argue and do nothing about it you set ourselves a lower standard and a limitation. You create an invisible box around you, one which defines your horizon. Things within this box seem within reach, achievable, see-able, touchable, believable, feasible, possible. Outside this box is a region beyond our wildest imagination. They seem thing which are beyond reach. You don't even think about it.
The whole idea of limitations is something a human came up with as an excuse. You do not reach the finish line and give excuses. Most of such limitations are self-imposed, restrictions you place that stop you from taking further action and turning your dreams into reality.
Is there some universal power which holds you back? Or Is there something which controls you from being able to perform to your potential?
Yes, it is the FEAR within you.
Once you realize that it is YOU who set limitations, you need to understand that you can be the only one who can challenge it.
Both FEAR and limitations reside in your thoughts! It is not the thoughts but it is what you believe that clinches you. You need to watch your thoughts before they become your belief. Nobody can impose any beliefs on you.
I recollect something which I read a few days back about Rhinos..,
The collective noun for a group of rhinos is a crash. It’s a vivid description of a group of formidable mammals that are usually docile, but have enormous potential to cause carnage. The white rhinoceros can weigh up to 3,500 kg and its front horn can reach 150 cm in length.
Their bulk doesn’t hold them back though, as rhinos can run at a speed of 56 kph, as fast as a galloping horse. To put that in context, the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, runs at approximately 38 kph.
Such size and speed is scary, but their eyesight is so poor than an immobile person is undetectable to a rhino from a distance of only 30 meters. No wonder they call a group of them crashes.
Imagine half a dozen 3 ton rhinos with massive horns running at over 50 kph, but that can’t see more than 30 meters in front of them?
Get out of their way or… crash!
That’s what happens when latent potential turns into incredible power without worrying too far ahead. Why can’t we be more like that? Why do we look too far into the future and refuse to take action before we believe that everything is guaranteed to work perfectly? Why do we fear what problems we could run into if we take action, rather than fear not doing anything and set limitations.
Why do we have the potential to change the world, but not use it?
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
- inspiring quote by Marianne Williamson.
Go Challenge ONE limitation you have set today! Your heart is free!! Have the COURAGE to follow it!
- Sharat Sharma
