Having Teeth
It’s easy to think mindful people are endlessly forgiving and tolerant.
This isn’t (and shouldn’t be) the case. We need boundaries. Those boundaries should have meaning. We should be able to say No and should regularly practice saying No. It is a sign of our strength, clarity, and purpose. I love the title of the excellent book by psychologist Kristin Neff: Fierce Self-Compassion: How to Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Your Power, and Thrive. Wow! That doesn’t sound boundaryless, does it?
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