Don’t Categorize Yourself

Don’t put yourself in a box.

Every time you categorize yourself, you pigeonhole yourself. It’s self-imposed limitation, robbing yourself of infinite potential. Why do I have to be an American? Why not simply a human being? Or, better yet, why can’t I just BE?

If you categorize yourself as a nerd, are you going to strive to develop a strong, healthy body that is a positive reflection of yourself? Most likely not. I’m not saying it isn’t possible, but that rigid classification of nerd will consciously and/or subconsciously make you gravitate away from things like health and fitness. Because that’s not what nerds do.

If you categorize yourself as a Christian, are you going to immerse yourself in topics that aren’t aligned with Christian views? Are you going to befriend people of other religions as readily as you would befriend Christians? Most likely not.

“Absorb what is useful, reject what is useless, add what is essentially your own.” -Bruce Lee

Why do we categorize ourselves?
Because we feel comfortable associating with groups, with attaching our name to something. It’s easier to fit in than to stand out. We’re conditioned to follow, and therefore, not completely trust in ourselves. We need to wake up and realize our full potential.

Also, society (or the elite who control society) keep us focused on our differences: (seen at the Sons of Liberty Academy)
-Race
-Religion
-Political Parties
-Languages
-Ethnic Background
-Social Status
-Income
-Education

This sets the scene for the ol’ divide and conquer scheme. By labeling ourselves, we essentially give up our power.

“We have to stop thinking in black and white and soften our rigid belief systems. This world is not black and white. Nothing is. If you have a rigid belief system that is not open to the endless subtleties of life, you become a manipulator’s party trick.” -David Icke

Categorizing yourself as a person blocks you off from infinite possibility. It is a form of attachment. A product of the ego.

What are some benefits of not categorizing ourselves?

• The ability to draw information/experience from various diverse sources
• The ability to form our own conclusions
• The ability to relate to everyone and everything
• Having an unbiased perspective
• Building our own views, beliefs, and theories
• Gaining a sense of power and genuine confidence
• Not being easily manipulated
• Eliminating limitations
• Opening up to the world of infinite possibilities

Would you rather access one website, or the whole internet?

Would you rather be confined to an apartment, or have the freedom to explore the world around you?

Live without limits.

Don’t put yourself in a box.

*Notice that this post is in the “Uncategorized” category haha

UPDATE (10/6/2012):

I just came across this excerpt that is oh so relevant to this post.