One topic two opinions, Round 3 – Limits and boundaries

The first thing that comes to my mind when thinking of the concept of limitation is the opposite of it: freedom. Freedom is a default state of things or at least it should be. Instead we usually end up bumping into walls everywhere we go.

First there are physical boundaries. It is a sad state of things that for example we cannot freely go where we want to, live wherever we want because many countries will not let you in or they would only if you purchase a visa. Even if you just want to travel. Is it fair in a free world?
It sounds very absurd that theoretically if a country decides to put a restriction on who can enter it is possible that one could not visit a certain geographical wonder for example. For such a free spirited person like myself this can be very heartbreaking. Don’t get me wrong, I do understand why certain limitations were put in place but I can’t help but wonder if it was possible for things to be different, if there was a system that could also work that would allow the desired freedom for all. Well it’s quite obvious that I’m an idealist, I do admit that and whatever I think about the ways how the world could be a better place presupposes that every person has good intentions and no one would want to abuse that system. And that is not something that I think is the case right now. But one can dream…

Then there are mental limitations. Shackles that people impose on themselves knowingly or not. Many of us come to believe that certain things are impossible in life, things that are well within the achievable range. Still, due to a lack of self confidence and/or trust we say the opposite.
But in fact these limitations are illusory. I firmly believe that if we really want something, and I am talking about pure untainted will, we can achieve any reasonable thing we want (by reasonable I mean anything that’s within true possibilities – I can wish to walk on a planet in a different solar system but it is quite impossible that I ever will in this lifetime).
The key is being truly committed to whatever you want to get and it will come to you. You have to be pure in your intentions without any sign of doubt. The moment you start having doubts is the moment you fail.

Limits

What does this word mean? Why need it in the life? This concept is too artifical for me. Just think a little bit of the sky. First thing what you can see with your eyes is endlessness. Nature doesn’t have limits. But we people adopt them. But why? In my opinion if we impose limits on ourselves then we can hide behind them. That moment everything will be easy. Ego doesn’t like losing. If it can’t do anything or reaches something we immediately say: it has a limit. Of course…
Another opinion. We live according to rules. There are social and moral rules too. From when we were young we have learned what is good or bad. We know by that where the limits were. I was thinking. If we never hear any teachings about the rules of life, will we ever know if we are wrong? Are my limits the same as others’? When we speak about social rules, we have to follow them, and limits are clear. But when it comes to moral norm, that one depends on my mind. In every situation we build a moral limit and with it we decide how we want to live in society.
In life we use limits. But most of the people like ignoring them. I think because of the feeling of it. In that moment, when we break the rules, we get freedom. We have a normal life. To wake up, to work, or study, at home  make usual things. This is the life. This one is determined. Something needs to change the grey weekdays. In my opinion if we get over the limits but we keep moral and social rules in normal, then it gives us a good experience. What will increase quality of our life. So limits aren’t the end of something, only they show us what is normal for most of people. But we have to know where are our own ones.
I think this one just a signal. It shows how much is my knowledge and experience. With this I can develop anything. If I know where is my limit in this moment, then I have a chance to push up. In that way we can reach a better life. Most of the people live with fixed limits. It depends on family, culture or religion. But most important, what do you think. Are those fixed or flexible? Are you ready to change your life or will you stay within limits?