Setting Better Boundaries

Better Boundaries

Setting boundaries is a [recommended] way of minimizing conflict with most people, some things and most places. 

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I love the idea of have a zone of peace that’s based on a healthy respect for what I perceive others need, and what think I need — for what I hope others can give, and what assume I can give. 

It’s like the happily ever after place that Disney promised, but LIFE never delivers.

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While on that Venn diagram  the  boundaries are clear, in real life, not so much. 

I am learning to

So,  I need wisdom and courage — both to say No, and to say Yes.

But not with alcohol. 

 Nope; I can’t have a healthy relationship with alcohol, not today anyway. 

For that matter: With some folk,  the kindest and most helpful gift I can give today is releasing them into the hands of the only wise God who is so kindly caring for me. 

Finally some places . . . some places I have to take off today’s itinerary.

Today, I won’t revisit the past, except a glance in the rear-view mirror.

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Right now, I will let go visits to the future, also. 

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So today, here’s my Venn Diagram of setting better boundaries: 

 

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A wild and wonderful INTERSECTION
  • ME: With all my issues, real and imagined; I am powerless — no matter with WHAT or whom I am empathizing. 
  • My Higher Power— God is not powerless or limited. 
  • The Intersection — Filled up with more than a conjunction. It’s overflowing with Good gifts — some to keep; most to share; all to enjoy!  — It is a safe place even in crazy times; especially in crazy times, like the Holidays. 

The holidays can be rough – but the feelings they may spawn won’t kill us.
A drink will. (It’s Great to Have Choices, Right? )

Hang in there, dear reader —  one day at a time — one hour at a time. Stay Sober for yourself! You are worth it! 

Love in Christ,

Sober and Grateful

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