Greetings
Apology accepted and noted. I want to comment on one thing you said.

"All I ask of anyone I encounter (here or in person) is not to hold me or anyone back. "

You are the master of your fate and the captain of your soul. You seem to be placing limits on yourself by stating that someone has the power to hold you 'back'.

It is one thing to acknowledge things within yourself that may be a hindrance to your development. This is necessary in order to grow, IMO.

And quite another to acknowledge, or imply that someone else has the ability to be a hindrance to your development.

I thought all these reasoning were about being autonomous in thoughts as well as deeds.

Cuz if one is not autonomous in all that they do, then I assume there has to be some kind of force opposing/limiting/preventing them.

When it is all said and done, ones come to realeyes that no one is an island. No one stands alone.

Only the TRUTH stands alone.

Give thanks

Peace