05/21/2025
Here on Mayne Island, where the deer outnumber the people, we know that if you want a garden, you need a fence. 🌱🦌🦌🦌
Same thing for whatever we’re cultivating in our lives (our peace, joy, clarity, harmonious connection, and creative spark) ~ it all needs protection too.
Lately, I’ve been in deep conversation with folks about BOUNDARIES.
Not the rigid, harsh cut-off kind.
The thoughtful, soul-honouring kind. The ones that make room for kindness AND clear no’s. 💪🥰❣️
And honestly, it’s one of the most important skills to develop ~ ESPECIALLY when you have a big heart & want to make a positive impact in the world.
Because I know what happens when we don't honour our limits ~ I see it in the folks I work with, and I've experienced it first-hand:
😳 bending over backwards for people, again & again
😳 continuing to stretch beyond what feels good
😳 trying to make sure everyone else is taken care of
😳 running out of time/energy to take care of ourself
😳 being too busy to be able to focus on what truly matters
All this gets super grumpifying ~ to say the least!
And can lead to serious issues like
😰 health concerns (the body says No for you)
😰 strife with loved ones (resentment, bitterness, guilt...)
😰 feeling like you're failing at Life, despite trying so hard.
Thankfully, I’ve gathered all sorts of goodies over the years, to help develop skills like saying No with kindness ~ so we can honour our limits as well as our big hearts. PHEWF! 🙌🥳💕
But before I roll them out, I’d LOVE your input. 🙏
✨ Please take 2 minutes to fill out this little survey.
💝 Complete it by THURS MAY 28 to be entered into a draw for a 45-min coaching session with me (worth $100+ — woohoo!).
👉 Survey link HERE:
https://forms.gle/NV59qTAjK3eVkMJK6
Bonus: It will help you clarify what's most relevant for you this season, and begin to open the gates to what might be possible for you as you continue to build skills that safeguard your wellbeing ~ so you can continue to be a helpful force in the world WITHOUT burning yourself out!
Got other ideas, wishes, or questions? Comment below, email me (dove@meadowdove.ca), or find me (Meadow Dove Lang) on Voxer (aka the free walkie-talkie app).
Beaming you hugs & high fives!
Love,
Dove
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PS ~ Please pass this along to a friend who could use a little fence (ahem: Boundary!)-building help too. 😘💞
Fence (aka work of art!) shown was built by my talented & skilled hubby Mike Nadeau, with driftwood he hand-spilt (thanks Ocean Depot!) ~ isn't it gorgeous?!!!! 😍
