The most compassionate people I have ever met are also the people with the most boundaries—Brene Brown

I am doing puppy kindergarten this morning with my 5-month-old Havapoo. What I have learned so far, is that the training is for me. My behavior demonstrates to my puppy what I expect. My repetition and consistency reinforce the desired behavior. The boundaries I set help the dog understand the lane he needs to be in with me.

This is also true of our human relationships although not as consciously. We teach others how we expect to be treated. We do this consistently in a variety of contexts. When we set boundaries, it helps the other person understand the lane they need to be in with us.

Boundaries also allow us to be safe, compassionate, and present.
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