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Love Everyone but have boundaries like a motherf'cker!

Caroline Carrington
2 days ago
2 min read

Wow, that's a potent statement! I used it in a private session with a student last week. My Guru tells me to Love Everyone. Sounds simple but it is actually a pretty challenging and deeply profound practice.

Anyway, back to the session with my student. We've been working together for a while and when we first started, she was hardly being able to use her voice due to her upbringing and some childhood trauma. We've worked together empowering her voice so she can use it in the bedroom and the boardroom. She works in tech and is often the only woman in a room full of men. She now speaks like a badass and holds her own by sharing her opinions even when the expectation is for her to simply be a wallflower. Working with me one-one either in a video session or in person can have a powerful impact on your whole world.

Boundaries: everybody needs them and we can have them dialed in in one area, but they can be shaky in another one.Boundaries are the limits and guidelines that define what is acceptable and healthy for you. They can be physical, emotional, or related to time. Setting boundaries can help you protect your physical and psychological well-being.

Types of boundaries:

Time boundaries
Set aside adequate time for each aspect of your life, such as work, relationships, and hobbies. For example, you might set boundaries around how much time you spend with others.
Physical boundaries
Set guidelines for your personal space, privacy, and comfort with physical touch. For example, you might set boundaries around how close you stand to others.
Emotional boundaries
Define how much emotional energy you invest in others. For example, you might set boundaries around how you express your emotions in relationships.