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Setting Boundaries
The Archangels Tell Us Why It’s Important
I have a very strong desire to help other people. If someone needs my help, I try to give it, but I’ve learned through the years to consider carefully before I commit to something. I need to know I can make a difference in the situation, and I need to know that it won’t take a toll on my peace of mind.
When I was in education and wanted to get my master’s degree, I thought about the different options I had, and I considered counseling, but I knew that it would bother me too much, and that I couldn’t just leave my work behind when I went home. I would have lost myself in the troubles of the students I helped, without a doubt, so I took a different route.
We have to know our limits. We have to know what we can handle and when something is too much for us, or we end up paying a high price. As much as I want to help as many people as possible, I know there is a limit to what I can do, and I know when I’ve reached a point where I need a break. And I take it. I wasn’t always this smart or self-aware, and there have been times in the past where I paid a hefty toll, because I pushed through doing things and helping others at my own expense. That’s not good for anyone.
I asked the Archangels to speak about setting boundaries. Aside from the Angels reminding me to take a…
