Be Free
I have always had a love for animals, specifically WILD animals; the kind you only have access to if you visit the zoo or go to an extraordinary location.
Of all the wild animals, elephants have always been my favorite and are simply amazing. Elephants are undeniably strong, but I believe that they do not recognize the magnitude of strength they possess.
I often think of the way elephants in captivity can be kept for so long despite their strength. Young elephants are taken from the wild for human entertainment and enjoyment. We realize that an elephant in captivity can, in hopes of being free, quickly cause chaos if they truly desired to. Unfortunately, they lack the awareness of their strength and can be held in captivity for years or for their entire lives.
From the perspective of a human, it’s easy to see that this powerful animal is in control despite their own awareness; truth be told I have shared the same mindset of a young elephant in captivity. Some of the thought patterns, hardships, and difficulties I have faced years ago heavily affected me in my present. Although those situations were stories from the past, mentally and emotionally my growth had been stunted. Our perspective on life and attitude towards others can be shaped by challenges that no longer affect us. However, like the elephant, I allowed what I knew to be true for a period of time become a reality in my day to day life.
It’s time to BE FREE!
As I speak to myself, I want to encourage whoever may be reading this:
For the person who may be doubting themselves, watching life pass them by or even wondering if you have anything to offer the world, KNOW THIS.
There is an abundant supply of strength, power and potential deep within you and has been cultivated since every heartache, struggle, and obstacle that you’ve faced. In you lies more than you give yourself credit for. It doesn’t matter how long you have been on the fence about your dreams or uncertain about your abilities but decide today to cancel the transaction on a defeated mindset and withdraw on the wealth deep within you.
Even as I sit and write this, I am gaining more clarity and vision. I am capable of doing, being and becoming MORE than what I limit myself to. God created YOU and ME for so much more and we were made to live a life that goes beyond all that we could imagine, ask or think. But to do so, we MUST utilize the innate gifts and abilities to live a life that is full of purpose. I’m talking to the next CEO, Michelin Star Chef, heart surgeon, New York Times best-selling author and more!
The ability to do and be more has always been and will always be there, but it is essential to be cognizant of the mindsets and limitations that may be holding us back. Stop believing the lies that we so often tell ourselves and through reflection & honesty, dig yourself out of the messy pit of self-doubt.
Breaking the mental chains and barricades of a negative mindset will take effort and discipline for sure, but the world needs what you have to offer and only YOU can make it happen. Reverse your way of thinking and join me in deciding that today and going forward we will commit to BE FREE!