Rising Above Limitations

Sometimes we are weighed down by perceived limitations. They may be real or imagined, great or small. Grand ideas and glorious dreams are stifled by inner doubts, lack of confidence and seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
This writer knows what it means to live beneath the dark clouds of apparent limitations. For years I saw myself as being hindered by finances, family, lack of opportunity and exposure. But when I heard of Cohbams Asuquo one day, I had to ask myself, “What could be more limiting than the lack of sight?”
Blind from birth, located somewhere in the vivacious city of Lagos, Nigeria, this chap has evolved to become an acclaimed and sought-after music producer and song-writer, comparable in many respects to the great Stevie Wonder. I mean you’ve gotta wonder how a blind guy manages to play the guitar and keyboard so well, or work on a laptop computer or music editing console, chunking out mega hits on the daily, for groups like Maintain and Rooftop MC’s.
And just listen to him speak. In spite of the inability to read by sight, he sounds more eloquent, more put together and more intelligent than brothers who got four eyes in front of them. Obviously this guy has been ‘seeing’ things. Now he lives the kind of well-oiled life that others envy.
So tell me, are there any limitations in life? Are they really real or all in your mind? Consider the likes of Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, Bishop David Oyedepo, and Bill Gates etcetera. Their stories are bound to inspire you and make you see that your present circumstances and limitations are only very illusory. They grew up in dearth and suffered fiery opposition from men. But they considered these mere phantasms, mirages that were bound to vanish and wilt under the force of their dreams.
I have to conclude at this point that the only restrictions we have are the ones we acknowledge in our minds. Nothing is impossible. All things are possible to him that believes and to him that is willing to persevere until his change comes. And it will surely come because no condition is permanent. Where you are today is where you thought you’ll never be. Tough times never last, but tough people do.