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Day 10 - Protect Your Juice

Your energy is sacred—boundaries are the peel that protects the fruit of your life [Guided Meditation + Journal Prompts + Embodiment Rituals + Playlists]

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Lacey
Jan 04, 2025
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"You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first." — Unknown

Boundaries are the invisible yet powerful lines that protect your energy, creativity, and joy. They are how we say yes to what nourishes us and no to what drains us. Like the peel of an orange—strong, bitter, and purposeful—boundaries guard the sweetness of your juice, keeping it safe from what doesn’t belong while allowing what you need to flow in.

There are many kinds of boundaries: emotional, physical, mental, spiritual, sexual, communication, social media, work, and personal. Some boundaries are flexible and porous, others are firm and rigid—each has a time and place, depending on your needs. I’m still practicing this myself, learning to hold boundaries that allow me more spaciousness, peace, and meaningful connection. And I’ll be honest—it’s not always easy. There are days when setting or holding a boundary feels like choosing discomfort, but what I’ve learned is that

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