Exploring the Downside of Limiting Thoughts

Philip Ebuluofor
Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs
4 min readSep 19, 2024
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There is no better gauge than the self to aid a person in determining the capability of human abilities.

Some of us believe that since all men are created equal and we don't know something we are trying to figure out, or rather something we are wishing( our favorite pastime) for it to pan out as we wanted, therefore, every other ability beyond ours is fake or suspicious.

Many people reason this way and it’s too appalling. Such an idea is allowed to marinate in us and our thoughts are a sign of defeat already. Sign we are not what we think we are.

Now, I don’t have anything against black men or entertaining any traitorous thoughts against Africa. From the look and sound of the name, you can easily decode without an image where this writer is coming from. It is too bad at times for us to be shooting ourselves in the foot as if no games still exist in the bushes of Africa. Plenty of them to be used as practice targets instead of our feet.

Human ability, the human brain is what is expandable, we are told that its depth is unsearchable and is capable of performing wonders we could not imagine when put to test.

A few years ago, I commented on how other races have something that came from their race as inventions the world found useful but I have yet to see one from mother Africa where we are being told the human race originated from. Some people from some races were patting me on the back, telling me how truthful my observations were to my dismay.

In fact, some even put part of their abilities I am not sure they use all the time to come and see me in person. To see this guy firing himself and his race in public. They imported themselves here in this tiny room in spirit eyeing me from head to toe. I pretended I did not see them or even have an idea why they were there and the reason for their interest in me. But, I know and and not enjoying that attention.

I just commented on human ability and what our brain is capable of when put to the test. The theory is not mine. The confirmed ability of humans and our brain did not come from Africa or anyone in it but from other races and ours had been to believe them and study what they put down.

Why then would any sound mind believe that once he can't, no other fellow in existence could? Such isn't only limiting, it's equally, a sign of emptiness and delusional to say the least.

Who says because you can't, therefore your neighbor can't too? Who says you and your neighbor even if created equally were raised, inspired, and had the same level playing field to develop your abilities? Gifts are what is developed in humans in many ways from a young age to adulthood for it to manifest to the level some are seeing it in others and themselves today and admiring them.

When Orwell said that all animals are equal but some are more equal than others, most of us tend to interpret that utterance from one angle alone. But it’s what has negative and positive connotations depending on how you wish to interpret it to suit your situation.

Once you start believing that you can’t, then, you can’t. But when you begin to impress on others that those that could have something strange aiding their ability, you need to see your shrink. It’s a sign of acute limiting thoughts inherent in most races that sit and marinate in all their headaches being thought of, given undivided attention by some other races somewhere, and will soon come to an end is a dismaying, shameful thought. So…

• Don’t say some race somewhere, say I am Looking into it and it will soon be history.

•Don’t say since I can’t, no other person could. Say if I sleep on this long enough, and talk it over with some fellas, I can.

•Don’t say something supernatural is behind that feat, say, that feat has a lot of dedicated time and practice behind it.

•Don’t say that arena is a male arena, say

I can do even far better as a woman

If I put my mind to it. Then, put your mind to it.

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Limiting talk is why many people are not progressive in their chosen fields. Nothing is impossible to him that puts his mind to it and is eager to know that thing. Like water, if you persevere, if you continue hammering on that rock, you will soon wear it off. Impossible like they say is nothing. Once you believe, you can.

You just need to believe a little in yourself.

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Philip Ebuluofor
Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs

Philip, is a freelancer, blogger, and short story writer. His skills includes: writing, reading, listening, creative and administrative. get him philipainox2@