I. Introduction: Discovering the Unknown
The purpose of this article is to help you achieve a breakthrough in an area of yourselve that we are unaware of—those hidden limitations that prevent us from winning our game. If we had already overcome these barriers, we would have achieved our goals by now.
Many of us are attempting to win at a game we’ve previously tried and failed. What has been blocking your success. Recognize the opportunities to push yourself to the edge and understand what consistently emerges when you are on the verge of success.
II. Embrace Action Despite Fear
During these challenging times, act. Feel the fear and proceed anyway. Failing to do so will deprive you of peace and tranquility, leading to drama and suffering.
III. Identifying Self-Sabotage
How you have been sabotaging your game? Are you willing to gain an insight into what holds you back before progressing too far in your game. This presents the possibility of moving past these barriers and getting ahead.
We cheat ourselves if we do not use our potential to improve our world in all areas of our lives.
Mythology: Hiding Divine Potential
Sharing the Myth:
The Chief God noticed that humankind had abused their divinity and potential. Angered, the Chief God decided to hide this potential so humankind couldn’t find it. A council of lesser gods was convened to decide where to hide it.
One suggested hiding it in the bowels of the earth. Another suggested the deepest ocean. Another, the highest mountain. However, the Chief God realized that humankind would eventually search every corner of the earth and seas.
So, they decided to hide it deep within themselves, for they would never think to look there.
Humankind’s true nature is to be the master of their own experience. Most will search outside themselves, unaware that what they seek is already within.
What potential are you hiding from yourself?
Journal Exercise: Finish the Sentence Stem
- “I hide from myself the fact that…”
- “What I am willing to confront about myself is…”
Journal Comments: What did you notice about your thoughts?
There is no real advantage in seeking the attention of the world around us. Achieving your potential lies in the power of:
- Relaxed confidence
- Self-command (outgrowing our need for authority)
- Deferred gratification
- Living without fear (or through it)
Believing that something is missing, we try to fill the void with addictions, attachments, and distractions, leading to imbalance. We seek approval from others. We often seek to fill the void within us by looking outside ourselves for potential and power, and instant gratification. When what we seek lies within.