Ever wonder about people who don’t get it? You’ve said, “No. Please don’t, I would prefer
if you didn’t…” You hear yourself
saying, “I’ve said it a thousand times and still they keep doing it!”
Sometimes when we set boundaries, we need to take a lesson
from nature. This hive is a great image
for boundaries. If someone doesn’t
respect your polite and nicely stated “no”, go ahead and put a little sting
into it.
Other people show us exactly how much sting we need in our
boundary. If someone responds to your
polite and gentle “no”, there is no need to put any sting in it.
But if the person crashes through your boundary, stop being
kind and sweet. Wipe the smile off your
face and put some sharp “stingers” into your “No”.
It is not “mean” to be firm when someone needs it.
Some people are not respecting your boundary.
The wasps will protect their boundary. Will you protect yours?
Boundary Practice Lesson Cards are available here
