There is a saying by Richard Bach, that I have
paraphrased today. The saying is: “Argue for your limitations, and sure
enough they're yours."
What does this mean? Well, how often have you focused on
what you can’t do, instead of what you can, to the point of pulling yourself
into a pit of despair. Ouch! Well,okay. We've all been guilty of this. This is arguing (if only
with yourself) for your limitations.
So, stop arguing. If you argue about how horrible your
pirouettes are, or your extension, or whatever, it prevents you from working to
change it, and thus “you’ll get to keep” it. Instead, work to improve the weak
areas consistently, but don’t obsess about it. Always work on the whole
picture. And don’t forget to let yourself feel good about those things you are
accomplishing or that you do well. It’s okay.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Motivational Secret #38:
“Don’t argue for your
limitations or you’ll get to keep them.”
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Quote
of the Day:
“Believe in your infinite potential. Your
only limitations are those you set upon yourself.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
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