The Acrobat's Achievements

I am still wondering if it's really possible to overcome our limits but, as usual, finding a "final answer" is not easy. If you look at a result that you were not able to achieve to the extent you wanted, you have to admit that - in spite of your good will and effort - not everything is possible. On the other hand, if you think of a circus acrobat who is able to carry out unbelievable performances, you start doubting again, “Is it the outside world or is it me”? The acrobat reaches outstanding results with great patience, commitment, sacrifice, trust. Most of all, he believes in himself, in his skill, in his capability to achieve the goal. He never gives up, he never loses sight of his target, he never loses faith in the goodness of his endeavor. He knows that his effort is worthwhile and that it will yield its fruit in due time. How do you feel about yourself? How easily can you be disappointed, defeated by a failure? You often feel you are struggling against forces that are beyond your power. But this may not be true.