Fear. It’s a primal emotion that can be incredibly motivating, urging us to avoid danger and protect ourselves. But fear can also be a formidable foe, holding us back from reaching our full potential.
Our greatest limitations often reside within ourselves. We build walls of fear – fear of failure, fear of the unknown, fear of rejection. These walls may have served a purpose at some point, but they can also become prisons, restricting us from pursuing our dreams and experiencing the richness that life offers.
What is it that places limits on us? It is always our own fears.
“Personal growth is not a matter of learning new information but of unlearning our old limitations.” – Alan Cohen
“All limits exist only in the mind, and it is only in the mind that they can be overcome.” – Alan Cohen
“We can look at any experience in two ways: through the eyes of lack, or the eyes of plenty. Fear sees limits, while love sees possibilities. Each attitude will be justified by the belief system you cherish. Change your allegiance from fear to love, and love will sustain you wherever you walk.” – Alan Cohen
You can be aligned to problems or you can be aligned to possibilities – Fear focuses on problems and by placing its attention there, continues to pour ever more energy into what’s already ‘wrong’. Love doesn’t ignore problems, but puts its focus on possibilities. Love continues to pour its energy into what it is able to create.
Alan Cohen mentions, “…change your allegiance from fear to love…” and I really want you to know this truth – when you learn to love yourself, it’s astonishing how much of your fear will just evaporate.
When we learn to cultivate self-love, to embrace our imperfections with compassion, fear loses its grip. Self-acceptance creates a fertile ground for growth, nurturing the confidence and courage to pursue our dreams.
Today’s meditation is an opportunity to look at yourself with the kind of acceptance that softens old limitations, and overcomes the fear to take small steps towards your potential.
Guiding mantras for breaking free:
- Today, I choose love. Replace fear with love in your internal dialogue. This shift in focus sparks a ripple effect, positively impacting your outlook and actions.
- What possibilities are hidden behind the fear? When faced with a challenge, shift your perspective. Look beyond the perceived limitations and seek the opportunities for growth.
- I am limitless. Repeat this affirmation to break down the walls of self-doubt. It’s a powerful reminder of your inherent potential and ability to overcome obstacles.
By embracing these guiding mantras, we begin the journey of unlearning fear and aligning ourselves with love. This doesn’t mean ignoring challenges, but approaching them with the confidence that we have the strength and resources to overcome them. Remember, you are limitless – break free from the walls you build and step into the boundless possibilities that await.
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: You are LIMITLESS.
(image credit: Sketchbook Strategy – https://sketchbookstrategy.com/blog/2019/2/22/problems-vs-opportunities)