We have boundaries around our property. If you have a fence between your yard and your neighbor’s yard, it is very clear, which part belongs to you, and which part belongs to him. We respect these boundaries. I can’t just suddenly decide I’d rather sit in my neighbor’s yard on a hot summer day, without getting his permission. And if I do sit in his yard, without his consent, I have violated a boundary. Likely my neighbor will enforce his boundary and ensure that I leave. If he doesn’t, he may begin to experience stress.
Other boundaries are less visible, but they are no less real. In life it's as if we all have our own private front yard and backyard. It is the part of our lives that belongs to us and it is our responsibility. The problem is... other people have a tendency to throw their garbage in our yard. It doesn’t belong in our yard. It is their responsibility.
Listen to Anne, as she helps you navigate and understand "boundaries." Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle; they define who we are and who we are not.
We have boundaries around our property. If you have a fence between your yard and your neighbor’s yard, it is very clear, which part belongs to you, and which part belongs to him. We respect these boundaries. I can’t just suddenly decide I’d rather sit in my neighbor’s yard on a hot summer day, without getting his permission. And if I do sit in his yard, without his consent, I have violated a boundary. Likely my neighbor will enforce his boundary and ensure that I leave. If he doesn’t, he may begin to experience stress.
Other boundaries are less visible, but they are no less real. In life it's as if we all have our own private front yard and backyard. It is the part of our lives that belongs to us and it is our responsibility. The problem is... other people have a tendency to throw their garbage in our yard. It doesn’t belong in our yard. It is their responsibility.
Listen to Anne, as she helps you navigate and understand "boundaries." Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle; they define who we are and who we are not.