SHORT STORIES: BREAKING BARRIERS AND LIMITS
Through Broken Limits \ by Carmen I hope to more than create jewelry. I want to build a community where people feel seen, valued, and empowered to embrace their own stories.
To me, breaking barriers isn't only about overcoming obstacles; it's about creating spaces where others feel they belong and are inspired to do the same.
When we celebrate our differences, challenge expectations, and uplift one another, we don't just break limits for ourselves: we make it easier for others to break theirs.
- Carmen [Founder, @brokenlimits]
I asked the Broken Limits Community two questions:
What does breaking limits mean to you?
How do you break barriers in different areas of your life?
Here's how they responded. [Users can be found on Instagram]
Also, check out Broken Limits Community page: @brokenlimitsbycarmen
@leadraa
Broken Limits to me means having no cap - freedom!
Broken Limits means to me: the ability to redefine and reconstruct what once was and make it better.
Breaking barriers is just putting my best forward, as I will be in the spaces I'm intended to be in with the people who are meant for those moments; what's not for me will not be around me!
I break barriers by keeping people around me who will continue to encourage me and remind me of my light when needed.
The world of a scary and difficult place to navigate at times. It can also be lonely, but having at least one person tell you to keep going is more powerful than people believe.
Having one reference or example of people who have been where you are or somewhere similar but found a way to thrive through it gives you the proof that it's all within reach.
This is the power of "self-help" books! You can do anything with a little support!
Thinking outside the box
Doing the unthinkable
Proving people wrong
Proving yourself right
Showing up for yourself
Advocating for yourself
Exercising your full potential
Starting
That is how limits are broken.
Broken Limits to me means the power of freedom. Freedom to express yourself, have your own way in this world, your own journey, your own ideas, goals and everything step by step.
Putting your love and heart into it like Carmen does - she makes this jewelry: beautiful rings and bracelets.
So for me Broken Limits is all about creating your own way in this world without fear of judgement or failure.
Just know that you know what? Every chance you're going to take - you're going to win. Broken Limits.
@thereal_lordtj_etg
Facing your fears is definitely breaking limits. I can say one thing for example: I break limits by going out of my way and comfort for what I'm passionate about.
Breaking limits means coming out your comfort zone and trying new things, daring to be different and not caring about public opinion. Pushing yourself to your highest expectations and working with what you have to be successful.