Ditch the Labels
"I'm claustrophobic. I panic in small spaces!!"
"She's gay. She won't be interested in him."
"My name is Jon, and I'm an alcoholic."
Have you ever thought how many times we use labels in our daily lives?
They're a neat way of classifying the world, making it easier for us to understand.
We all do it. And once we've chosen a label for ourselves, or once somebody gives one to us, we stick by it rigidly!
We don't chat with the pretty girl because we're not confident. We won't eat another bun, because we're on a diet. We couldn't possibly climb that hill, because we're fearful of heights.
Well, here's a shocker...
Labels don't liberate. Labels RESTRICT.
They stop us fully enjoying the experience of every moment.
They tell us what we SHOULD do, and what we SHOULDN'T do.
You know that you're SHY, because you've always been labelled as SHY. You might even use the label yourself.
But what if that's all it really is... just a LABEL?
It's just a word or phrase we use to classify. It's not negative, and it's not positive.
It's just a "sticker" that you attach to your memory of experience.
What if labels are just man-made creations, and NOTHING is restricting you right now?
Think about it.
Labels are everywhere. They make light-work for the brain. But they'll hold you back.
Make the decision to ditch your labels.
Recognize them all around you. At least just for today. Then ditch 'em.
See where it takes you! :)
Labels: inspiration, self-development
by Karl
2:47 PM
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When I was in college, they listed me as "non-traditional", and I hated that label. I told my mom, "I am a Raider, just like the others" (The Raider being our school mascot).
Some labels are just a pain the butt. Life would probably be a smoother experience without them. Alas, we just have to do the best we can...even if we are guilty of using them now and then.
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