As children we grow and learn and part of that learning is knowing right from wrong.
We start to know and understand that if we choose path A instead of path B we will get told off – because path A is wrong or naughty.
In childhood these ‘rules’ teach us boundaries and limitations. They help keep us safe. They make sense and are sensible.
But, as we continue to grow through adolescence and into adulthood those ‘rules’ become voices in our head and grow with us.
The difference is that they develop a mind of their own.
They start to tell us that we ‘simply can’t’ do certain things. Not because they are wrong. But just because they are too hard or too difficult. They are simply not for us.
They become our ‘self-limiting’ beliefs.
So, we close off a whole world of adventure and opportunity because the voice in our heads tells us we can’t.
So:
I can’t sing
I can’t dance
I can’t paint
I can’t do sums
I can’t drive
You name it there is a never-ending list of things we think we can’t do.
But the answer is – Yes you can.
You don’t have to do them brilliantly but you can do them.
Make a list of things you think you can’t do.
Pick two or three of them that you really would like to do.
Then go for it.
Join a club or a class or a group or a society.
Maybe go with a friend.
But go!
It is never about being perfect.
Perfection is the art of doing nothing.
There is no such thing.
Try this.
Describe your absolutely most perfect day. Your ideal. From when you wake up in the morning until you go to bed at night. In your Walt Disney world what would that look like?
Now think of just one more thing that would make it even more perfect.
There you go!
You have thought of one more thing. So your ideal day wasn’t a completely perfect day after all.
Open up your mind to the idea that you can and find a new world waiting right on your doorstep.
All you have to do is take that first step.
Let me know how you get on. You can find me at email: novuslc@aol.com
