Beyond Barriers Beyond Barriers aims to promote, in all of us, a universal perspective on wellbeing and a growing recognition of our innate spirituality. This exploration is not tied to any one belief or religion. Beyond Barriers embraces a vibrant and holistic approach to spiritual growth and self worth, so helping us to gain a more positive approach to life. It does not require any previous knowledge or understanding; Beyond Barriers guides us to achieve, based upon our own wishes and desires, permanent and welcome change. Barriers to wellbeing - Soul work Initially, what are the barriers? Why do we perceive that there are barriers to overcome? Each and everyone of us has chosen to be here at this moment in time and to be born into this particular situation. We are here for a given purpose and that is to know ourselves and our rightful place in the universe. As children, we wonder about the answers to such universal questions as, where do I come from, why am I here and what is the purpose of my life? As we reach adulthood, the questions often stop as increasingly we find ourselves in situations where there just doesn’t appear to be a ‘right’ answer. Barriers start to form as we travel along life’s pathways. Barriers can take many shapes and forms. They are frequently habits of everyday existence that keep us tied to certain beliefs about ourselves and about others. They are the obstructions to our true perception of our place in the world at any given time. Other barriers may be that we make judgements and form opinions with sometimes dire results – seldom can we see the whole picture. We also tend to rely on stock phrases and react automatically to situations. Fear is, truly, our greatest barrier. Fear keeps us locked in one place – afraid to take steps that might free us from a familiar existence that, however uncomfortable, is better than the unknown.