each time
negativity jumps at us
to dent self-confidence
or uses irrelevant stuff
to enforce compliance
Reinstate the fence
-boundaries are fluid
we let people in
from time to time
We’ve to fight hard
to not let them have
a sliver of our souls
Reinstate the Fence
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AMEN! Excellently written, Reena.
Much love,
David
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Thank you so much, David!
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Sometimes we need to think of our own feelings.
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Not just sometimes 😂
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❤
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Certain things has to be defended…. splitting the soul sound like it would create Voldemorts out of people.
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True. Thank you, Bjorn!
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I love this so much. It is timely for my life right now. So many people have such a problem with pleasing people that they forego their own boundaries (if they have any at all); people seem to struggle with allowing others to have their own boundaries as well.
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Your last line hits the nail on the head. Having boundary lines is seen as being unsociable.
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Amen, Reena! We must keep strong boundaries to protect ourselves from negativity.
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It’s the only way to retain sanity. Thank you, Eugi!
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You’re welcome, Reena.
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“reinstate the fence”, a good reminder that we have that choice. This is fantastic, Reena
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Thank you so much, Maria!
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Wisdom, Reena.
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Thanks 🙏
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Welcome
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I can identify with your quadrille, Reena; I’m fed up with negativity and having my self-confidence dented. I’m holding on tightly to my a sliver of a soul.
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A profound poem my friend
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Thanks for the appreciation!
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You’re welcome
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It is actually gaslighting, though I’ve not used the word. The only effective way is to build strong boundary lines.
Power to you! Thanks for sharing, Kim!
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