Similar to a country having «official» borders and limits, humans «set unconscious imaginable limits». Such «mental boundaries» are in most cases unconscious and define an individual. It is a personal task to become conscious of those limits and then, decide what to do with them. Critical thinking here is key allowing the person to reach a deeper self-knowledge and understanding of the present time and how much more is capable of achieving from now on.
Here are some questions to bring light and become aware of the personal limits:
Do I recognise and understand the importance of becoming aware of my personal limits?
Am I conscious of my mental limits? Where are they? When did they form? Are they still valid today?
Are they my own personal limits or on the contrary, are they imposed by society?
Are my limits the same in different areas?
First, question them.
Next, challenge them.
What are the advantages of pushing beyond my limits: psychological, emotional, economical, spiritual?
What is the impact of working on expanding my limits on my mental and emotional health?
Am I happy with them? Am I able to expand them? Am I willing to grow them?
Are my limits broader in some areas than others? If so, why it is that?
What are the main obstacles when facing my own personal limits?
Do I normally try to conquer my fears or on the contrary, I stay away from them?
What do I often say when I find myself in adversity, in difficult moments or in failure?
When an individual sets the habit to work on breaking their own personal borders, the person begins to view challenges as opportunities for learning and grow rather than win or lose. Becoming aware of the personal limits and then, working to transcend them is crucial to live a harmonious life. Applying the same pattern as the ever-expanding universe, that is our ultimate and true nature, one that never ends growing and expanding, that is a universal and human principle. Preparing, working and developing the courage to break and transcend those mental boundaries builds an individual with various attributes such as resilience, character, personality, creativity, imagination, all essential traits to prosper in life.
May you become aware and transcend your own personal limits to experience a joyful life.
Youtomic.
