Liberation: Set Boundaries Instead of Following The Status Quo.

It’s never too late. Conform or redirect your life. There’s only one thing holding you back, you.

You question yourself and sanity. It’s easier to create holes and flaws in your own judgement than proceeding to challenge others. Maybe I’m going crazy? Take no notice. The rhythm of the pied piper we follow throughout life is far more reliable than your lapse in judgement or patterns we consciously or not overlook. Could be complicit, far easier to deafen my senses or assign them to another. If it goes pear shaped, the line of the firing I’m not in. 

But you have two choices. To live under a suppressant or be an advocate for your own life. If you don’t speak up, who will? The day doesn’t seize us and power doesn’t fall into our hands.

Your life is made up of boundaries. They’re there to keep us in line and uniform. Many are good but some we’ve become accustomed and conditioned to. Creating fearmongering for creating your own path or timetable even. As we mature, people may also enter our lives which can at times feel like an additional boundary that we’ve willingly signed up to. But it can be a double edged sword.

We dream and envision a life with freedom whilst the only person that can obtain that, is you. Sometimes we over complicate our lives only to blame what we may have brought upon ourselves. Society / friends / loved ones might even make you feel like it’s too late to regain control and reestablish boundaries which in turn can change the contents and trajectory of your life. But they’re not in your shoes. Don’t follow the echo before you’ve even spoken. The prerecorded narrative is all too orchestrated.

Many emotional traumas may come your way due to victim blaming and people in your life not understanding or respecting the changes. Dependent on the favourable outcome for them. It’s far easier to roll with the punches. But as I get older, you realise how precious time is. If certain jobs, people, situations cross your boundaries, the only person that can speak up, have your back and respect you, is yourself.

Life isn’t a one-size-fits-all. What makes Johnny down the road happy might be your worst nightmare. The status quo could be a good default option but may not fulfil you. Don’t harbour “what-ifs…?”.

Liberation is freedom. From limits on thought or behaviour. Setting yourself free from imprisonment unlike a caged lab rat. We’re all extraordinary, individually gift wrapped; don’t taint yourself with the same brush as everyone else. Living is enjoying new experiences, fulfilling your needs, wants and dreams. With the right network around you, they’ll spur you on, be there for good times and bad. Most importantly, be there when you need them or when you think you didn’t.

Know what you want. Know your worth. If that’s not being maximised, reevaluate. Don’t just spring clean your home, spring clean your mind and wellbeing!

What do you think? What’s your take on liberation? Have you recategorised your life? What’s your experience? Comment below!