Written by Eugene Morgan
“When one knows the boundaries, restrictions and limitations that governs them he is free to utilize satisfactorily whatever is available.” Milton Erickson
Today is Independence Day. This is a time to celebrate our Independence, not just with our country but ourselves. When we started learning how to walk, we were on our way of claiming our independence. When we started learning how to speak, we were on our way of independence. When we got our driver’s license, we were on our way of independence. When we graduated from high school we were on our way of independence. When we got our first job, we were on our way of independence. When we turn 18 and then turn 21 years old, we were on our way of independence. Erickson’s implication in the above quote is that if we don’t know the boundaries, restrictions and limitations that we place on ourselves we won’t believe we have at our disposal the choices to claim our independence. Apparently, knowing something is about knowledge and knowledge is power. Therefore, knowing the boundaries and restrictions that governs us is even more powerful; because we are free to use satisfactorily whatever is available within ourselves.