Boundaries: Good in, Bad out
Boundaries help us to distinguish our property so that we can take care of it. They help us to “guard our heart with all diligence.” We need to keep things that will nurture us inside our fences and keep things that will harm us outside. In short, boundaries help us keep the good in and […]
Becoming Separate – Creating Healthy Boundaries
By Henry Cloud, Ph.D. In the last two “Features” we have talked about bonding. In the process of growth, bonding is the important first stage. Once bonding is established the process of separateness begins to “kick in.” Separateness is an important aspect of human identity. We are to be connected to others without losing our […]