" Know your boundaries." Boundaries. What are they? An invisible barricade around my persona? Some sacred bubble that must not be encroached upon? "I don't think I really believe in having boundaries." I confessed to a friend. "Or maybe I just disagree with the modern philosophy of boundaries." "Eh, I don't think anyone really knows what they mean when they talk of boundaries." Pinterest seems to know a lot about the topic. Listen to yourself Speak your needs Say no when you want Do what makes you happy Don't let people use you Sounds so. . . selfish. Especially compared to: Turn the other cheek. Walk a second mile. Let your coat be stolen. Give to those who would hurt you and take advantage of you. Don't resist or fight against those who are evil; pray for them instead! Love your enemies. (Matthew 5:38-40) So... Don't have boundaries? Ah. But does this mean we let people do just whatever they want to us? Funny thi...