Our Limitations
What are the obstacles to our personal development?
Our minds are much like computers – operating according to programmes and systems that have been put into place ever since we were born – whether by others or by ourselves as a result of our personal experiences.
Sometimes as we have been identifying with ‘who we are’ so strongly and for such a long time, we might not believe we can change these programmes.
However, these programmes are not really who we are, but merely a set of instructions we have been continuously repeating or carrying out and identifying with. These are all based on ‘memories’.
Have you ever wondered, what would happen if you somehow lost your memory one day? Who would you then be? What would be stopping you from behaving in a way that is completely different to the way you are behaving now?
The answer is nothing. Nothing would be stopping you.
In addition, the more open or incomplete files or programmes you have running at any given moment on this powerful computer, the less productive you are. A computer with many open programmes will eventually slow down or malfunction, sometimes it will even crash. Similarly, emotionally charged or incomplete experiences are like these programmes and files that have been left open running in the background, using more of your available energy, memory and processing ability, causing you to not operate at your best, and sometimes, to even ‘crash’.
This can manifest as mental or emotional challenges, as well as physical illness.
Therefore, it is working with the subconscious that can rapidly lead to lasting change; as we can close and free ourselves of any of these past programmes or files; by either letting go of the emotional charge that keeps them open and in place, or by changing the set of instructions so that it serves us best; think of it as choosing the best software for yourself, while the hardware is our brain and nervous system.
Have you ever stopped to think what it is that stops us from being, having or doing whatever it is that we want in life? What is it in our mind and in these programs that holds us back from being happy, or going after and achieving our goals and dreams?
There are two main blocks, or limitations, that prevent us from manifesting our best and highest potential and keeping us from feeling happiness in the present moment.
These are fear and beliefs.
Fear
Fear manifests in many different forms and not necessarily the obvious ones, and unfortunately, many of our actions, choices and decisions are motivated by subconscious fears, some of which we are not even aware of.
There are endless kinds of fear – fear of people and what they might think, say or do; of certain situations; of objects; of change; of the unknown; of being alone; of failure; of success; of not being in control; of any threat to our well being, safety or life style; of not being loved or accepted; of death…and the list goes on.
Fear also creates a vicious cycle – as when our actions are based it, we actually strengthen it and it becomes even more difficult the next time to disregard it or even recognise it, thinking we are doing the best thing out of ‘safety’.
The more we act on fear, the more fear we create. It is like a monster pet that grows every time we feed it…
Have you ever gotten the feeling that all this fear and worry is a waste of time…? That no matter what you do, you won’t be able to control what happens; that you do have only this one life; that you will undoubtedly die in the end and that it is all just a big adventure?
…Yet, even though understanding this on a mental level, you just couldn’t shake this fear off?
Beliefs
Ever since the day you were born, you have been accumulating experiences and learning from the world around you, gradually building belief systems.
However, our beliefs are never truths but always subjective, as otherwise we would all be sharing exactly the same ones.
They are based on our own life experiences and the way we interpret them, as well as information and stories we are constantly being fed and exposed to, whether fiction, half-truths, news, half-heard conversations and thousands of images, coming from an endless list of sources: parents and other siblings or relatives; teachers; friends; colleagues; professionals; newspapers; books; TV; films; the web; advertising etc.
Beliefs too create a vicious cycle; as they form a sort of filter to our vision of the world; we expect things to work in a certain way and do not see any other possibility as we do not believe in it, and so everything we then experience is filtered through this limited lens – only allowing us a limited experience, in turn reinforcing the limited belief.
We continuously block from our experience both external opportunities that are out there, as well as inner resources, talents and abilities we think are not in our reach, whether because we have ‘always been like this’ or because it is a ‘fact’ something is just as it is, or not possible, or difficult to achieve. We adopt many beliefs that cause us to suffer.
The difference between the one who is successful or who is content and the one who isn’t, is in the mind set – they hold positive beliefs in themselves, in the world around them and in the possibilities that are available!
How can you possibly recognise an opportunity or a resource within yourself if you do not believe in it?
And why would one adopt beliefs that do not serve them, empower them, free them, make them happy…?
Again, the building of belief systems is a subconscious process, and therefore it is important to change them on a subconscious level rather than just understand that they might be limiting or harming you…
Just imagine…all those thoughts you might have of “I can’t…” or “It’s not going to happen…” or “It’s too late” or “that’s just the way it is” or any other belief that dis-empowers you or makes you unhappy in any way, no longer being present.
Imagine now, just for a moment, that insterad, you firmly believe that anything is possible… that you can do anything!
Imagine acting out of that place and that state of mind; clarity, free of fear, full of confidence, motivation and inspiration…
Do you think your life would be playing out any differently?
“It is the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief…and once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.” - Muhammad Ali
Freedom
Using hypnosis and the Sedona Method, you can transform and become successful in any area of your life, whether it is your health, relationships or career and financial state you want to improve or take to the next level; feeling happier, fulfilled, and going after what you really want in life, trusting in possibilites and your unlimited resources rather than in limitations.
These tools can help you with anything where there is an unconscious element to the feeling or behaviour…which means pretty much everything!
They will free you of any limiting beliefs and fears that you may have that are holding you back, stopping you from reaching your highest potential, from manifesting your dreams.
They will also help you make decisions, develop better awareness and understanding of yourself; how you operate; why you think, behave and feel the way that you do and how to change these for your benefit, exploring hidden talents and abilities, accessing subconscious creative resources, increasing confidence, motivation, self-worth, improving learning, concentration and performance.
Nothing really is stopping you from becoming the most talented, successful, fulfilled and powerful being that you really are but your own limiting or negative thoughtsand feelings, or never having learned how to access or use these powerful tools within you…
Further more, the fact that you may feel you are wanting to be ‘more’ than you are right now, just goes to show that within you, you are already that you wish to be.
As we wouldn’t possibly be wanting to be something we are not. If we want to be something, it is just our inner self and potential wanting to be expressed. It is just the natural way of like.
If this did not urge you, how would you ever follow and manifest it?
Your dreams are there not to make you feel likea failure, but to signal to you what you are capable of; to make you feel powerful as you really are.
Having a mind that is clear of constant chatter, and a heart that is free of pain or fear, you are able to experience being present in the moment rather than living the emotions of the past or worrying about the future.
You will enjoy clarity of mind; knowing what it is you want and having uncovered any hidden challenges that were standing in your way, you will have the tools and ability to manifest it.
Most importantly, as you discover that everything you are looking for is available within you, you will be able to experience true, lasting and un-dependent well being and happiness.
Not some day in the future when you hope this or that will happen, or when you’ve succeeded somehow or worked hard enough to deserve it. But right here and now.
Of course being human means that we experience many different emotions and that do not feel ‘happy’ a hundred percent of the time, however we can experience difficult emotions while still being in a ‘state’ of happiness and contentment.
Happiness is a mental and emotional state, not an object we need to attain.
These, you will discover, is a choice we make, and it can be an easy one to make too.
Next: find out how what all this means for your health, relationships or career!