Setting boundaries is a slightly odd thing to celebrate! But when we create and maintain clear boundaries we are able to take care of ourselves and to ensure that our needs are met, which is better for everyone.
Celebrating something makes us more likely to do it again in the future so today we are going to celebrate those times we have successfully set healthy boundaries.
I Celebrate Setting Boundaries
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I wish I could give it all away…I wish I could take care of every need…I wish I could take care of every desire…I wish I could help my loved ones in every way…But I recognize the fact that that simply is not possible…I have limited time…I have limited resources…I have limited energy…It is a necessity that I create boundaries…Boundaries for my time…Boundaries for my attention…Boundaries for my effort…And boundaries for my emotions…And simply stating that feels selfish…Simply stating that feels unloving…But if I do not set boundaries…I will not be healthy…And I will not be able to give in the future…And so I celebrate those times I have set boundaries…I appreciate the times that I have said “no”…I am happy there’s a part of me that is trying to take care of myself…By not letting anything and everything in…By setting these boundaries…And creating this space…I will do better in the future…And I will have more to share…It is good that I set boundaries…It is good that I say “no”…And I give myself permission…To continue to do that…To take care of myself…So I can share myself more fully.
Excellent and timely! Thank you Gene.