Boundary
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We are in the process of studying BOUNDARIES by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, When to say YES.  When to say NO, to take control of your life.
They define a boundary as a personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible.  In other words, boundaries define who we are and who we are not.  Topics include:

                         Physical boundaries
                         Mental boundaries
                         Emotional boundaries
                         Spiritual boundaries
Lesson 1

What is a Boundary?

The functions of a Boundary
      1. Keep the good in and the bad out
      2. Functions as an alarm
      3. Help withdraw
      4. Protect our Freedom

Examples of Boundaries
      1. Skin
      2. Words: Truth
      3. Geographical Distances
      4. Time
      5. Emotional Distance
      6. Others

Lesson 2

Problems and symptoms:
 
Clinical Symptoms:
      1. Depression
      2. Resentment
      3. Rage or anger problems
      4. Obsessive compulsive problems

Relational Symptoms:
      1. Loss of freedom
             a.. Direct controller
             b.. Manipulative behavior
      2. Loss of Love

Functional Systems:
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Lesson 3

Laws of Boundaries, Part 1

Law 1:  What he sows, he reaps

Law 2:
    Two questions I need to ask myself:
         1. Can I freely give it to them?
         2. Is this something they can do for themselves?
What is the fruit of my love?
        R                 or                M

Law 3:
        1. Agree with the truth about my condition.
         2. Submit my ability to change to God and others for their help.
         3. Search and ask God how bad it really is.
         4. Turn from eveil when I find it.
         5. Humble and ask God and others to meet my needs.
         6. Make amends, reconcile and forgive.
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