Throughout my life I have maintained poor boundaries and then shut myself off as a protection against being used. This has cost me the love I sought to gain by being too open. I can learn to respect myself, set realistic boundaries and keep them. By being authentic, I will earn the love and respect I desire.
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Posted in depression, recovery with tags authenticity, boundaries, depression, mental health, respect, self-respect on February 17, 2008 by Norman ReidAuthenticity
Posted in depression, recovery with tags authenticity, depression, recovery, spontaneity on February 15, 2008 by Norman ReidSpontaneity is a gift to us from living in the present. Freed from restrictive paradigms handed down from others, we become authentic persons and live as ourselves. We may resist being entirely real, perhaps fearing criticism. But our authenticity is a birthright. It can bring us joy. I resolve to live in the moment and let my soul play.
Out of Darkness 