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Boundaries are a good thing, like a big chain link fence around an electrical station. Life keeps teaching me some great lessons, and proves to me again and again that I have amazing friends who are always there for me. Life also has taught me that I am not so good at building fences, and I get a lot of gate crashers. I have a "Circle of Trust" that I have tried to keep semi permeable- I invite people in, and assume that I can trust them. Sometimes my trust in people gets broken, whether intentionally or accidentally, and it is a shock- my reaction at times is much worse-there is hazardous voltage inside. The learning is that boundaries are a good thing. Trust is something that has to be earned, that when broken, is difficult to repair. The gate is now closed, and anyone wanting to get in will have to go through security.
I think I'll have this sign made into a T-shirt.
boundaries are a tough thing to get a handle on - god knows i don't have a clue, but learn from the people around me that i trust and have my best interest at heart. i've gotten burned more than once and always wonder "why do i do this to myself?
ReplyDeletewho was it who said that the depth of our Joy is relative to the depth of our Sorrow ... Rumi?? when i first heard this, i said, "not me" ... and i was not "hurt" and i was not "happy" for many years ...and today, it hurts like "hell" that my daughter has attempted suicide and has given up her 6th child to human services ~ WHILE i am in love with the most remarkable man for over 3 years and am exploring with Courage and Humility a life path of service through massage therapy and spiritual healing ... WOW ... Opening to Grace, Loving "what is", breathing deeply ... All is Well
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