Today's Reflection

Laureen S.
on 5/12/11 8:35 pm - Maple Shade, NJ
Having boundaries doesn't complicate life; boundaries simplify life.
--Beyond Codependency

There is a positive aspect to boundary setting. We learn to listen to ourselves and identify what hurt us and what we don't like. But we also learn to identify what feels good.

When we are willing to take some risks and begin actively doing so, we will enhance the quality of our life.

What do we like? What feels good? What brings us pleasure? Whose company do we enjoy? What helps us to feel good in the morning? What's a real treat in our life? What are the small, daily activities that make us feel nurtured and cared for?


We have deprived ourselves too long. There is no need to do that anymore, no need. If it feels good, and the consequences are self-loving and not self-defeating, do it!

Today, I will do for myself those little things that make life more pleasurable. I will not deny myself healthy treats.


My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . .  It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . .  Laureen

"Success is a journey, not a destination."  Ben Sweetland

Debbiejean
on 5/12/11 9:55 pm - Shelbyville, MI
How true, having boundaries is freeing! Excellent post Laureen. Happy Friday. Debbie
Connie D.
on 5/13/11 12:30 am
Laureen...it took me many years of therapy to learn this...I finally get it!!!  Thank you!

Hugs...connie d
Margo M.
on 5/13/11 3:21 am - Elyria, OH
oh how well you know me sista!!!!!!!!

I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White

 

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