Enneagram emotional limits to be celebrated
As a little reminder, especially for anyone who tends to be a little tough on themselves, here’s an article all about celebrating your emotional limits rather than being ashamed of them.
We all have emotional limits. We rarely question our physical limitations, but somehow expect the world out of ourselves when it comes to our emotions.
You were built with certain emotional strengths and certain things that are emotionally difficult.
Can we continue to build emotional fortitude? Yes! Should we expect ourselves to be 100% emotionally tough, correct, and perfect at all times? Nooooooo. This only leads to more stress and anxiety that makes it even harder to increase our emotional capacity. Instead of beating yourself up for not being a certain way, think about how those emotional limits serve you.
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Instead of asking, “Why can’t I just let things go?"
It’s okay to celebrate the fact that your intolerance for injustice motivates you to make the world a better place.
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Instead of asking, “Why can’t I stop caring so much about what people think of me?”
It’s okay to celebrate that you love people so much it breaks your heart to think that love wouldn’t be returned.
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Instead of asking, “Why can’t I stop being so afraid of failure?”
It’s okay to celebrate your motivation to push through hardship in order to achieve what you want and encourage others to do the same.
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Instead of asking, “Why can’t I figure out how to fill the void in myself?"
It’s okay to celebrate the fact that your emotional quest to fill that void is admirable and has made you a beautifully complex person.
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Instead of asking, “Why can’t I be better at going with the flow?”
It’s okay to celebrate your ability to collect information and solve problems, which makes you highly reliable and the world easier to understand and navigate.
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Instead of asking, “Why am I so afraid?”
It’s okay to celebrate the fact that your fears have an amazing ability to protect you from hurt and danger.
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Instead of asking, “Why can’t I be more content?”
It’s okay to celebrate the fact that your thirst for change and adventure propels you to live a rich life and brings vibrancy to the lives of those around you.
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Instead of asking, “Why can’t I be more sensitive?”
It’s okay to celebrate the fact that your fierce love and independence allows you to be a source of strength for yourself and the people you love.
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Instead of asking, “Why can’t I be more bold and find it easier to stand up for myself?”
It’s okay to celebrate the fact that you listen and consider other people’s feelings with care before taking action on your own feelings.
What emotional limits can you celebrate today?
As you read through this article, did anything resonate with you? Do you agree with the emotional limits I attributed to your number? Let me know in the comments below.
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