It also connotes being able to stick to a difficult path, despite temptations, as in the phrase 'self-discipline'. The distinction between discipline and punishment come out clearly, I think, in how we use the two phrases 'self-discipline' and 'self-punishment'. The first is a strength. The latter dysfunctional.
The city and county of Denver is surrounded by suburbs on all sides, with each suburb as a separate city in most cases. Aurora, one of the largest suburbs, lies to the east of Denver. Westminster lies to the north of Denver, and features the Butterfly Pavilion. All photos Â© Nina Snyder, licensed to About.com.
Report Abuse. It depends if you're refering to Denver city limits or Downtown Denver. Downtown Denver is a short drive up I225 to I70 then West about 8 miles. Aurora is a boundry next to Denver city limits on the east side of town. Source(s): Live in Aurora.