Here’s the paradox: by setting boundaries, you’re not cutting people off—you’re actually creating the capacity to give more, and give better. When you have strong boundaries, you protect your energy and your mental space. You’re not constantly on the defensive, guarding against others taking advantage of you. Instead, you’re in control, and this control empowers you to give from a place of abundance rather than obligation.

Let’s explore an idea that’s as timeless as it is transformative: becoming like a mountain—unshaken, grounded, and immovable in the face of life’s chaos. Imagine carrying the strength and stillness of a mountain into every part of your life. In a world that constantly demands more from us—more speed, more productivity, more everything—there’s a secret power in embracing stillness.

As a hospice chaplain, I’ve seen firsthand how the acceptance of death changes everything. When people stop fearing death and start accepting it as part of the natural cycle, their entire outlook on life shifts. They begin to prioritize what truly matters—relationships, meaningful experiences, and personal growth—rather than getting caught up in the trivial.