Don't Act Like An Elephant!
~ By Fran Briggs

In India, elephants are used for manual labor.

When an elephant is small and weighs approximately 200 pounds, it is securely tied with a heavy rope. In between "jobs," the elephant tries to break through this limitation. The calf whines, tugs, and even tries to chew through the rope, but it is unable to break free. Finally, the elephant gives up its will and he accepts his circumstances. His spirit is broken...but not the rope.

The elephant believes there is absolutely no chance to free himself and overcome his "limitation." This is recognized as a "defining moment." A defining moment is the exact moment one adopts/accepts a new belief that drastically alters their life. They accept this "new belief" as a "truth," regardless if it is true or not! Because the brain accepts repetition of thought and deduction as "the truth," the rope reigns sovereign not only in the calf's immediate environment, but in his mind as well.

With this "belief" deeply embedded in the elephant's mind, his handler came up with an ingenious idea to permanently disempower him. He realized all that was necessary was to tie the four-ton animal up with extremely small ropes, and he would remain tied. You see in the elephant's mind, any size rope would keep him securely confined.

Don’t act like an elephant. Size up and break through the confining ropes in your mind. When you're faced with change, change your perspective. When you're overwhelmed with something new; change your view. Use affirmations, to eradicate limitations and nothing-and I mean nothing-will be impossible for you!

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