The world is confused. We are confused (at least many of us are). We get caught up in so many things. We have numerous responsibilities: work, home, children, spouses, extracurricular activities…the list is seemingly endless. It all gets confusing after a while. Our days begin to run together, one right after another.

     When we pause to consider all that we do, some of us discover that we are dedicating little to no time to those things in life that are most precious to our spirits. We missed the boat somewhere along the way. Our intentions are good, we may even be participating in profitatable and constructive activities, but our dreams and desires are left unfulfilled. It is time to regroup.

     But how do we even begin to turn things around? After all, we have operated this way for so long. 

     The best way to turn the tide in our life, letting go of the “unnecessary” to free up more space for us, is to establish personal and spiritual boundaries. These give us a roadmap to follow so we are not as easily distracted and swayed from our best lives. After all, we live our best life when we embrace and pursue our dreams and desires. These lead us along our path. They help us find our destiny.

     The boundaries will be different for all of us. The one thing they will have in common is they empower and support us to express who we are and live according to our deepest values and convictions. We can list what is most important to us in life: raising family, pursuing a talent, promoting a cause? Once we know what is most precious to our spirits, we develop boundaries to support our personal and spiritual goals. This helps us stay on track in the future. It leads to a remarkable and vibrant journey!

Reading an excerpt from A River of Hope…

                                               June 2

Boundaries/Courage

     It can be so hard to enforce our personal boundaries! Some of us may not even have boundaries in place at all. If we take an honest look at our past, we might discover we have never thought about developing a structure for living. Perhaps we do not understand how important this is. Maybe we have not loved ourselves enough to deem them necessary. Oh, but they are! Without knowing what is right or wrong for us, we are bound to get hurt, time and time again. Then we are stuck, and our lives do not get better.

     Boundaries define a better future. They are an intricate part of the road map that leads us to becoming who we want to be. We can begin by reflecting on those things that are most important to us, and then make a list of what it will take to preserve our values in the days ahead. It is not an easy process, but the results are incredibly wonderful!

     The key is courage. It is nearly impossible to develop and enforce personal boundaries unless we are brave. We can trust deeply that God will care for us as we make the necessary decisions. He will give us the strength we need to stick to them. He will comfort us through the transition from pain to joy. We can make a new beginning.

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     There is no better time to start a new beginning than spring. Everything is fresh. Nature is renewed. We can be renewed as well when we take the time to consider our boundaries and who we are. Some day, we will look back and appreciate this glorious time. It has led us to peace.

Blessings and Happiness,

Amy Lynn   

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