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In this week’s episode 358 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m talking about a question that comes up often: What is the difference between acceptance and boundaries?
Many people think they have to choose between accepting someone as they are or setting a boundary with them. But acceptance and boundaries are not opposites. Acceptance means seeing someone clearly and no longer trying to change who they are. Boundaries are about deciding what works for you, given that reality.
Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:
- Why acceptance is about seeing reality clearly, not approving of someone’s behavior
- How boundaries help you respond to reality instead of trying to change it
- The difference between acceptance and resignation
- Why painful realities can bring up grief, disappointment, and loss
- How accepting who someone is can reveal the boundaries you need to set
This episode explores what it looks like to stop going to people for things they are not capable of providing, whether that is emotional intimacy, reliability, privacy, or support.
Because acceptance does not mean giving someone unlimited access to you. It means recognizing who they are, what they are capable of, and then choosing how you want to engage with them.
Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.
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