This month, we're exploring something many of us were never taught to trust: The Felt Sense of Our Personal Limits—the subtle, physical sensations in our body that signal when something feels right or wrong.

The Language of Our Limits 

So many of us learned to override these signals. We were praised for being easygoing or accommodating, even when our bodies were quietly asking for space, rest, or distance. We learned to say yes when we meant no, to stay silent when overwhelmed.

But here's the truth: Our bodies hold the original wisdom of what is okay and what is not okay. They speak through contraction, expansion, warmth, tightness, stillness, or urgency.

From Survival to Sovereignty

When stress or trauma accumulate, our personal limits often become skewed.

Many of us swing between extremes. Some days, we build walls so thick no one can reach us. Other days, we leave the door wide open, allowing everyone's needs to rush in before our own. Both extremes can leave us feeling drained or disconnected.

By tuning into our body's subtle signals—the tightness when we need to say no, the warmth when something feels right—we can begin to reconnect with what truly feels okay for us.

Recognizing Your Body's Signals

Consider:

• Where in my life am I noticing a quiet no—or a longing to say yes? What would it feel like to honor that?

• When I ignore or override my personal limits, what happens in my body? Do I feel tension, resentment, or fatigue? What emotions or sensations arise?

These moments offer powerful insight into what feels true for you.

As always, take what resonates and leave what doesn't. If you'd like to explore these ideas more deeply or need support, I'm here--feel free to reach out. 

With care & gratitude,

Lillian