Day 2 of 3 day quote challenge542591_620348161315085_803962571_nSecond day of 3 day quote challenge. Quote taken from ‘Meditations for Women who do too Much’ Anne Wilson Schaef 1990.

September 12: Reaching our Limits

Golda Meir: I have had enough

Anne Wilson Schaef’s commentary: What beautiful words, and how rarely are they spoken by women who do too much. Part of our craziness is not recognising that we have limits and not knowing when we reach them. In fact, many of us may see having limits as an indicator of inadequacy. We cannot forgive ourselves for not being able to carry on when we are exhausted or for not being able to keep going regardless of the circumstances.

Recognising that we are approaching our limits and accepting those limits may be the beginning of recovery.

Every human being has limits, and I am a human being

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24 Comments on Day two of 3 Day Quote Challenge

  1. True, the human body has limitations. And It is good to know our limitations too. But the human spirit is boundless. 🙂

  2. Hi,
    It is so true. To be able to say, that’s it, I’ve had enough is so important. We sometimes try to be invincible but we’re not. To know our limits is most important because it promotes good bodily and mental health.

    Shalom,
    Patricia

  3. My thoughts exactly today. In fact, I thought about it as I fell asleep last night. So, today I’m phoning people to tell them that I’ve had enough of their not fulfilling their obligations and doing enough. When you’re too kind and make excuses for everybody, as I do, you end of chasing your tail. No one can do everything.

    • At last some internet connection. Thank you for your comments Samantha. Surrendering to how things really are e.g. others not doing what they said they would, can be very freeing in making the next step forward in speaking your truth.

  5. I listened first to Anne Wilson Schaef’s writings on cassette tape decades ago. How I wish I had kept those tapes. Just listening to the cadence of her voice reduces blood pressure. Her mouth to my ear – and heart! Great choice, Susan.

    • Thanks Marian – how lovely to have heard her on audio. I can imagine BP being reduced. I’m not surprised she has a lovely voice. Her commentaries on quotes chosen are wise. Sorry I’m getting back to you only now – have been in the bush and internet connection was wobbly to say the least.

  6. Oh boy, I can sure relate to Damyanti’s comment. In some cases there is doing too much and in other cases there is avoiding ‘stepping up to the plate.” Some place along the line I went into hiding and forgot to come out.

    I do love your quotes, Susan. I’m working on mine. Hmmm, I don’t think you will be surprised at my first subject. 😉

    • Hi Gwynn I’m in the bush very limited internet conn. Looking forward to yours when home tomorrow!

  7. We cannot forgive ourselves for not being able to carry on when we are exhausted or for not being able to keep going regardless of the circumstances.

    That is me, every syllable of it, and I’m trying to dig myself out of that particular trench.

    • Being stuck inthe trenches is a tough spot Damyanti. Quite something to dig one’s way back.Thank you for adding yr thoughts.

  8. Susan, you are contemplating, “Every human being has limits, and I am a human being.”

    In the very same moment of contemplation, I salute you with Proverbs 31(29), “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.”

  11. How true Susan ! and so right; so often we forget, and we push ourselves to accomplishing things; which becomes more important than being human and understanding our limits. Today its a serious issue among working women (including myself) we want to accomplish too much; somewhere deep within we have linked our sense of worth to what we do so much; that its not easy to relax and just be and embrace our limits and inadequacies. Recognising and accepting our limitations will bring more peace and harmony… thanks for sharing this lovely post ..

    • Lovely comment Genevive thank you. You express it so well. I’m using phone..on our way to bush, limited Internet connection. I’m concerned yr website not operational. Pse see day 1 comment to you.

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