Second installment of the life-changing benefits of a Powerful Question.

Boundary has surfaced as a theme for a few people in the Powerful Question process. “What is boundary?” and, “What are my boundaries?” can indicate an inability to fully feel one’s own life, both its limits, and its possibilities.

Poor attachment experiences during early childhood can diminish the emotional skin needed for a healthy level of boundary and self-worth. That makes genuine connection with others difficult. Relationships become more like looking in a mirror than connecting. “I see you, but only as I see myself reflected in you,” and, “Your expression of affection means I have an obligation I will have to figure out.”

Connecting in meaningful relationship is seeing ourselves and others as more than just reflections. It is accepting that we need others, not because they can give us what we want, but because we cannot create a purposeful life without them. This is letting go of false pride and embracing true humility.

Boundary, the space we occupy as “us” is co-created!