BOUNDARIES

Boundaries can be so confusing and complicated.  There are so many kinds of them:  physical, emotional, spiritual, financial, intellectual, professional, personal, environmental, cultural, and probably many others.  In addition, some of my boundaries are very rigid and inflexible, some are easily influenced by others opinions, some are very weak, some are flexible and ever-changing, some are resilient.   I recognize that boundaries help me to define myself and give me a sense of identity, and yet many times I am unaware of how they affect the decisions I make daily.  My beliefs about when to say yes or no to how or when I choose to be touched, who I invite into my space, what I want to do or not do, whether or not it’s okay to have my own thoughts and feelings and let others have theirs too, all of these things have changed many times over the years.   I imagine my boundaries will continue to shift as I clarify my beliefs, expand my consciousness, and redefine who I am and who you are. 

Today I want to increase awareness of my boundaries.  I will modify those that no longer meet my needs and give myself permission to utilize those that do.  I will respect others’ boundaries and remind myself that boundaries create healthy connections within me and with you.