You could feel defensive today, and you may feel especially sensitive about home or family issues. This sense of defensiveness might indicate that you feel especially vulnerable or troubled by something you cant control, and you may find yourself lashing out in an effort to quell your feelings. If you can instead focus on getting centered, you will be able to act from a more stable place, regardless of what happens around you today. You might consider taking a few minutes to create an inner vision of yourself as capable, confident, and empowered. See yourself able to handle any situation, no matter how unsettling. Then visualize a barrier of positive energy encasing you and know that nothing negative can cross this boundary unless you allow it to.

Creating emotional boundaries increases our sense of safety and allows us to interact with others from a place of inner strength and calm. Our defensiveness usually results from feelings of powerlessness, fear, or intense vulnerability. Rather than striking out at perceived threats in an effort to defend ourselves, we can understand that our sense of safety and protection comes from within. As we learn to build up our confidence and inner strength, we develop the ability to detach from negativity and we no longer feel so vulnerable. We then benefit from a sense of safety and inner balance and the ability to handle any situation with a cool, calm, and contained attitude. By setting strong emotional boundaries today, you are affirming your ability to take care of yourself in any situation.

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