Boundaries
…Let me say this clearly: choosing yourself will unsettle people who benefited from you not doing so. Setting boundaries is not just about saying “no.” It is about reclaiming ownership of your mind, your space, your energy, and your life…
The room
…Some of us were taught, directly or indirectly, where we “fit” and where we do not. We learned to read cues, tone, posture, language, status, and to adjust ourselves accordingly. We learned that some spaces required permission. That some tables were not set for us. That some conversations were not ours to join. And over time, we internalized it…
Obedience
…But what happens when that push to be obedient begins to conflict with everything inside of you? What happens when the very path you were told to walk starts to feel unfamiliar… uncomfortable… even untrue?…
Love of self
…And are you brave enough to choose yourself when the time comes?
Because loving yourself is not selfish.
It’s necessary…
God’s Will
…So why is it so hard for us to let go and let God?
I think it’s because we believe control equals safety. If we can predict, manage, and plan everything, then we think we can avoid pain. But the truth is, we have never been in control…
Movements
…So how do we cope with movement?
We start by accepting it instead of resisting it. Resistance exhausts us. Acceptance gives us room to respond…