A Young doctor and his wife were entertaining an elderly aunt. After-dinner coffee was served, whereupon the visitor said excitedly, “John, you know I cannot drink coffee! The nicotine in it keeps me awake all night.”
The nephew said, “ I assure you, my dear aunt, there is no nicotine in this coffee.” The aunt replied, “There is always nicotine in coffee, and it keeps me awake the whole night.” The host then said, “My dear aunt, I assure you upon my word of honor as a doctor, that there is no nicotine in this coffee.”
The old lady, who had the highest regard both for her nephew’s professional qualifications and for his personal integrity, was satisfied; and thereupon drank three large cups of coffee, enjoyed them immensely and slept like a top all night.
Naturally, there can be no nicotine in coffee; the old lady meant caffeine. Of course, one does not approve of the deception employed – deception is never legitimate – but the story illustrates perfectly the power of good and bad suggestion. The old lady first made a law of limitation for herself, and then repealed it without any trouble. Why not start today and repeal some of the many such laws you are sure to have made for yourself.
If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth (Mark 9:23).
Only we can limit ourselves. Let us today, repeal the limits we have accepted for ourselves. Today, we can decide that old limitations no longer apply and can lay them down as easily as a thought. However, we must also continue to leave them lay if we are to truly overcome them. That takes focus and intentionality every day. Nothing however, could be more valuable and rewarding. Let’s start today.
Limitless,
Z gardener
Good Morning Garden 
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