Boundaries: I need to constantly change mine daily it seems. It is a learning process. Boundaries in my opinion is just really one of the words that individuals my just "throw out" there when you express a need to the average person. It sounds intelligent, but do those individuals really understand the meaning of boundaries in general? Someone, might as well be telling me to "get a life". Or, say that is just life! But the person needing to know how to make critical boundary changes, is an important issue. It may even be life-saving to someone, who has cracked the door open to you for help. It does not mean that the individual is asking you to be a therapist. Rather, they are reaching out. Boundaries, when to say yes, how to say no--to take control of your life written by two excellent authors Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, give new insight on the word boundaries. They have great insights and practical wisdom into the God-given gift (yes GIFT), of boundaries. What do you think? Do you have any opinions or thoughts on the subject?

How well do I know myself? How well do you know yourself?  Self-awareness is the process of paying attention to yourself.  Right? I know for a fact that I despise Beets and Tofu. But paying attention to myself is not selfish but rather introspectively paying attention to my thoughts, feelings, attitudes, motivations, and actions.  Step back and take a good look at yourself.  I do.  Many times I think what in the world are you doing?  Too, there are those who will always "help" you and point out what you need to be doing to improve yourself. Thank you people. However, nobody will ever make me change my opinion on Beets.

What about Self-honesty?  I do not enjoy being honest about myself.  It requires me to see my strengths and assets.  Am I seeing myself as I really am? No, I try to avoid it (takes to much time) but I should not avoid me. I live with me...I think.  Am I overconfident, or am I selling myself short? Mostly, I feel more comfortable with selling myself short.  What do you do or think about self-honesty?

There are benefits to being self-honest.  The benefits far outweigh the effort it requires.  It is very beneficial to me to be honest with myself in the morning, after waking up, and looking in the mirror.  I scare myself.  My dog does not know who I am.  But the mirror reflects why I need to be self-honest and change to the "going out in public" look.  After I see what needs to be taken care of by being honest with my morning appearance, I can either change myself or go out into the public--looking like a Zombie.