“Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless."  Jamie Paolinetti 

So many quotes on freeing the mind, pushing past obstacles, letting go of our limitations -- I'm not sure why this one spoke to me. 

The reason I was even thinking about the topic was because of my dog -- Shep.

She had TPLO surgery last week. I forget what that stands for, and I could look it up, but it doesn't really matter.  She had surgery because of a torn cruciate ligament. They don't repair the ligament, they shave off part of her femur bone, put in a metal plate and some screws and then after 12 weeks of gradually  increasing activity, she's hopefully good to go. (Thank goodness for pet insurance!!!!)

She knows something is different. Her leg is shaved, she can't put total weight on her leg, I won't let her do much of anything (doctor's orders) and she's confined to the living room for the most part to avoid having to deal with stairs. 

If it weren't for my imposed limitations, she'd be doing whatever she could. She'd try to run, jump, wrestle with her favorite dog-friend, Beckham. In short, she'd try to be as normal as possible, even if it hurt, she'd just press on. She doesn't know that the long-term results from that would be bad. Epic fail on the surgery.

Just another example of how we limit ourselves because we think we can't do something, or shouldn't, or are worried or afraid. Maybe I should only talk in the first person, because I can't presume for the rest of you. I know that I limit myself, wondering what people will think, afraid to take a risk -- so if I would just be more like Shep, I might be achieving more of my goals.

Sounds like that's my first goal right there. Be more like my dog!

Shep, pre-surgery with my nephew

Looking rather punk-rock after surgery -- and like a bobble-head dog! Her head looks HUGE!!!