This is episode 1,831 of the Daily Meditation Podcast.

I'm Mary Meckley, and I honor you for showing up for yourself today as you get ready to meditate.

In today's episode, we continue on day two of our series all about self-trust.

And as you trust yourself this week, know that you may be removing a mask, removing a way of being or a perception of yourself. That isn't really

who you are. And you may find that you do this because it's so much easier and safer to wear this mask.

But what you will find is that it's actually much easier and safer to be yourself, your authentic

self.

And you may find that you're not even really sure who you are anymore these days.

In fact, one of the biggest barriers to self-trust and confidence is in how well you define boundaries for yourself and others.

And I want to share with you from the book, Boundaries, When to Say Yes, When to Say No,

to take control of your life. And this is by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr.

John Townsend. A lot of times we want to do the right thing, but we just feel like we don't know what to do because we don't trust ourselves.

So I thought you might enjoy hearing a little about boundaries from this book. On page 39 of the book under the heading, me and not me,

boundaries define us. They define what is me and what is not me. A boundary shows me

where I end and someone else begins, leading me to a sense of ownership. Knowing what I am to

own and take responsibility for gives me freedom. If I know where

my yard begins and ends, I am free to do with it what I like. Taking responsibility for my life

opens up many different options. However, if I do not own my life, my choices and options become very limited.

Think how confusing it would be if someone told you to guard this property diligently

because I will hold you responsible for what happens here.

And then did not tell you the boundaries of the property.

Or they did not give you the means with which to protect the property.

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