The recognition of personal space, personal values and personal needs define our boundaries. Understanding that we have a choice to be active or passive in our responses. To create and to have boundaries are a necessary part of our self-love and self-care. It's also healthy and beneficial to have these boundaries when interacting with others and having relationships. In creating boundaries we can naturally become more compassionate towards ourselves and others. Because the way to establish our boundaries is to truly know the self, to dive deeper within and to understand our deepest wounds or triggers. In becoming aware of this journey to the darker depths we discover the light that can then be spread to others. Brene Brown says that compassion is not a virtue -- it is a commitment. It's not something we have or don't have -- it's something we choose to practice.
In Radical Acceptance, Tara Brach explains compassion and awareness are the two ‘wings’ of self-acceptance. In being aware, we can understand the reality of the situations and emotions around us. Having compassion for ourselves honors this process. Together, we can practice and come to self-acceptance. The route to compassion is not easy and has to be cultivated. “Compassionate people ask for what they need. They say no when they need to, and when they say yes, they mean it. They're compassionate because their boundaries keep them out of resentment.” - Brene Brown
Through self-acceptance we can begin to live a conscious and aligned life, but this also requires us to be clear on our choices, limits and boundaries.
--
Follow us on Social Media!
Website (subscribe to our newsletter for updates):
https://www.astateofbalance.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/balanceyourselfatx/
Megan & Leilah's IG's are:
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
Ridiculous History
History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.