Authentic Expression 06: Stand on your boundaries

About a month ago

Something so small and short as a two minute conversation

Changed the trajectory of my life…

June 30th 2024, the date and conversation is etched in my mind. How could I let something so small trigger me to this point? How could I not just let the words flow off of my back like water? It is simple. I have lacked boundaries for way too long to the point that something so small to some was the ultimate thing it took to break my heart. Yes, it redirected my life, but just for a moment - it hurt, it stung. People may say that the opinions of others don’t mean a thing. I wish I could say the same. I had become so used to listening to the things people say and doing everything with their opinion but taking it lightly. I let it weigh on me like the heaviest weight that could be found. I would roll and tussle with things they’ve said. I would become fixated on the very things that I wanted to work on through eyes and a lens of love and, instead, criticize every part of me with a scold. It is true. Lacking boundaries and people-pleasing are extremely costly to the peace of mind. You must, by any means necessary, stand on your boundaries. Speak up for you and let the rest be the rest.