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Good Fences – The Joy of Boundaries

When we think of boundaries, we often associate them with limitations or barriers. However, boundaries are not just about protection; they can bring immense joy and fulfillment to our lives. Boundaries provide us with the freedom to prioritize self-care, cultivate authentic connections, and create a sense of empowerment. In this blog post, let’s explore the […]

Listen!

Few things are as frustrating as knowing that while you are talking, the other person is planning what they are going to say. We want to be heard…listened to…when we speak. For so many of us, we are listening with the shallowest part of our attention and planning our response with the rest. A wise […]

Good Fences – Managing Fence Jumpers

One thing you can be certain of on your journey to better boundary setting…fence jumpers! Some people in your life will decide (and it is a decision) that your boundaries are not real and are not meant for them. Many of these people do not have bad intentions, they are just not yet accustomed to […]

Permission Slip: Get Angry!

This permission slip will bother some of you. We’ve all been given the message that it’s not okay to get angry and that we have to keep that shit under control. And there are definitely people who should keep their anger in check…but those are typically people who have a history of getting angry and […]

Good Fences – Setting Boundaries

So it’s all fine a good to talk about boundaries in the abstract, but at last we have arrived at an action step…Setting Boundaries. As a reminder, setting boundaries is an essential part of maintaining healthy relationships and protecting your own mental health. Without boundaries, we will find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and resentful. Let’s […]

Permission Slip: Laugh

Do you have a friend that you know you cannot practice next to in Yoga class because if the teachers says something silly, you’ll hear them breathe funny and you will start giggling? Have you ever had a moment in church or other serious moment, where you could not pull it together because you could […]

Where to look when your confidence goes missing…

Sometimes it feels like our confidence disappears to the same dark hole that our keys, sunglasses, and that matching sock that you put into the dryer on Sunday have gone. We can wake up one day and be certain that we have something to offer, a unique place in the world, and a golden opportunity […]