Lesson 16 The End, Or Just the Beginning
We have come to the end... or beginning... again...because with boundaries it is never over. New situations and circumstances are always arising and we are always evolving along with everyone else we relate with in this life. So be encouraged that as you practice expressing and enforcing your healthy boundaries based in self respect and self worth, they will get easier.
Questions for further exploration:
For one last exercise, name one major takeaway from this course that you will be sure to integrate into your life?
Name one thing you are leaving behind that you now know doesn't serve you?
Declare one thing that you have been doing well and want to continue to do going forward?
In summation, boundaries are a lifelong fluid and evolving skill set that require connection to self, clear communication, and consistent practice and reinforcement. It’s not easy but it IS worth it because YOU are worth it!
When we do the work to learn and express our boundaries we create a life of greater freedom, self-worth and harmonious relationships.
The health of our boundaries dictate the health of our relationships and the quality of our life is largely based on the quality of our relationships with others. Boundaries help us to not lose our relationship to Self in attempting to please others at the expense of our own needs.
Boundaries create win-win situations for everyone, even if at first it might not feel like it. Boundaries are an education and not a punishment. Your boundaries empower others.
There is nothing spiritual about playing martyr, suffering in silence and being used, bitter and resentful. Boundaries are an elevated path of self-sovereignty and harmony and that is our greatest spiritual calling.
Be sure to retake the Boundary Assessment so that you can compare and track your progress.