Hello,
I am Gabriella,
And this is another talk in the series on relationships and love.
And today's talk is called Boundaries as Love,
The Art of Saying No to Stay True.
Welcome.
I invite you to get comfortable,
Either seated or lying down.
And allow your breath to soften as you arrive.
Let's begin with a slow inhale through the nose and a long,
Easy exhale through the mouth.
Again,
Inhale gently and release.
Let your shoulders drop,
Let your jaw loosen,
Let your whole being settle.
What boundaries really are?
Today we explore boundaries not as barriers,
Not as cold defences,
But as acts of love.
Boundaries are the ways we honour our limits so we can stay connected to who we truly are.
Every no you say creates space for a deeper yes within.
A yes to your energy,
A yes to your truth,
A yes to the relationships that nourish you.
Boundaries are devotion,
A promise to yourself that your inner world matters.
Take a breath into that knowing,
Inhale,
And softly exhale.
A good reframe that always helps me,
Saying no as an act of care for self.
Imagine for a moment that your boundaries are not walls,
But gentle edges of a glowing circle around you.
A living,
Breathing space that lets love flow in both directions,
Without draining or overwhelming you.
When you say no,
You're not pushing someone away,
You're tending to the sacred space of your own life.
You're choosing honesty over resentment,
Clarity over confusion,
And truth over pleasing.
Feel your breath as you let that land,
Inhale,
And exhale.
We're going to do a quick practice together on the body's boundary.
Bringing one hand to the centre of your chest and the other to your lower belly.
As you breathe in,
Sense your body expanding,
Your chest rising,
Your belly widening,
This is your space.
As you exhale,
Feel your body naturally drawing in,
Gathering your energy back to the centre.
Let that rhythm teach you,
Boundaries are as natural as the breath.
A gentle ebb and flow of giving and receiving.
Take two slow breaths here.
Now quietly inside yourself ask,
What does a yes feel like in my body?
Does it feel open,
Warm,
Curious?
And also ask,
What does a no feel like?
Is it tightness,
A heaviness,
A quiet pull away?
Your body knows long before the mind decides your sensations are your compass.
Take a breath.
Let the exhale soften the space around your heart.
Boundaries are not separation,
They are about staying true.
They are about creating relationships where you can show up fully without abandoning yourself.
Each time you honour a boundary,
You strengthen the bond between you and your inner truth.
You say,
I matter,
My needs matter,
My energy matters.
Take one last slow inhale,
And a long slow exhale.
May your boundaries be clear,
May your heart stay open,
And may your no be an act of love that protects the deepest parts of who you are.
When you're ready,
Gently blink and open your eyes.
Bringing this clarity and devotion with you into your day.
