Saturna

i ran across these and thought i would post them because, somehow, even though these ideas are very simple... i have managed to have a hard time with them at points. so i figure i might not be the only one out there, and that we can all use a reminder:

"All beings have boundaries. This demands respect of those boundaries. Some are not clear about where their boundaries lie. Get clear! Knowing when to say no - stop, is a healthy way to live. “

“Knowing and expressing your boundaries lets others know what your boundaries are. It gives them the opportunity to know how far they can go with you. It commands a respect that we all deserve [for ourselves and from others].”

Nobody has the right to know my mind or my business or to tell me what to think, what to feel or what to do.

I have a right to my own thoughts, feelings, values and beliefs.

What I share with others about matters that concern me is determined by what feels right to me - not by what they want.

If people are abusive or disrespectful to me, I have a right to tell them so, to ask them to stop and to avoid them.

I don't have to be nice to people who aren't nice to me.

I don't need abuse or to be disrespected.

I have a need and right to love myself, respect myself and to stand up for myself.

I have a right to be who I am and to harmlessly live my own life regardless of whether others don't like it.

I don't have to feel guilty for not behaving as others might want me to or for not giving others what they expect of me.

I accept myself just as I am in the moment with whatever thoughts and feelings I have.

I accept my right to my imperfection and shortcomings and don't feel guilty for not being perfect.

I believe that we should do unto others as we would have them do unto us - to be treated with love and RESPECT.

I believe that if I am true to myself and live by the highest truth I know, that things will turn out for the best in the long run.

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