"I think the trick is that it has to come from a place of purity. Meaning the intention behind the action of a boundary has to be devoid of ulterior motives."
I feel this so deeply! It's such a great guide to keep the interaction clean. No resentment or blame or judgement.
I also always ask myself: "Is doing XYZ coming at the cost of self-erasure, even in some small way?" This helps me differentiate between the responsibility I have to my loved ones and moments where I'm shrinking myself down or giving up my peace (hi, fellow HSP 👋). Because all of those easy "yes's" (or "it's not that big of a deal" or "maybe I'm overreacting") can become death by a thousand cuts.
"I think the trick is that it has to come from a place of purity. Meaning the intention behind the action of a boundary has to be devoid of ulterior motives."
I feel this so deeply! It's such a great guide to keep the interaction clean. No resentment or blame or judgement.
I also always ask myself: "Is doing XYZ coming at the cost of self-erasure, even in some small way?" This helps me differentiate between the responsibility I have to my loved ones and moments where I'm shrinking myself down or giving up my peace (hi, fellow HSP 👋). Because all of those easy "yes's" (or "it's not that big of a deal" or "maybe I'm overreacting") can become death by a thousand cuts.
EXACTLY!! Thank you Lisa ❤️
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Yes!! Thank you for putting all this into words! Feeling this!
Thank you Ashley!!
Beautiful writing, as always. I always enjoy your perspective on life, and living it.
Thank you so much Rachelle!!