Message #16233

[Jitendra Hydonus]

Hello Eric

I have not had to set up boundaries as far as I know. But I have nothing to protect especially when it comes to people. They have the freedom to make their own choices and I choose and have always chosen not to take that from them. Closing down is something that happens when someone gives up on another person. Sometimes we need space between others but closing down leaves no further options...ever. I stick with that definition. There is a difference here. One is allowing space another is trying to erase others out of our lives.

It is important to realize that there are people that do cruel things and we have actually evolved out of the their sphere of influence. We must recognize this and let such cruelty leave our lives and find people who are kind. It may take life times for them to open their hearts once again.  Sometimes we just have to face the fact that there are some very cold and mean people in this world... even though for a time they might have appeared kind. When they are done with you they will even spit on you if they have a chance. It is best to warn people about such people. As I remember you did that once for me.
 
There are mirrors that reflect all around us and we can choose to turn away or look into them and face what we see. Life has a way of presenting the same issues until we grow out of them spiritually speaking.

Steve