On the 5th Day of Empathing...

5 Golden Boundaries!
Having boundaries is Golden! I’m not talking about just the ‘saying No’ kind, although it is a happy day when you find your No, but also the energetic boundaries that keep you from getting muddled and puddled with everyone else’s thoughts and feelings. 
First, some energy anatomy. Your energy field consists of 7 layers. They are actually not layers like an onion, but they coexist in the same space, each one extending out past the last. For instance, the first layer usually extends out about an inch or so from the physical body. The second layer extends out a bit further, etc. They each have a different frequency, so think of them as each playing a different note in a symphony.
Okay, here are the 5 fabulously Golden Boundaries!
1- Your Golden Egg. 
Sit. Stay. Close your eyes. Place your focus on the 7th layer of your energy field, which extends about as far as your outstretched arms. This layer is gold and it has a bit more of a structural quality to it. If you can’t see it easily in your mind’s eye, just imagine that you can. 
Fundamental Truth: What you recognize, solidifies. So, continually recognizing this outer layer will strengthen it. This is ESSENTIAL to creating a safe, clear energetic container for just you. Absolutely essential. Do this exercise every day, as often as possible. Soon it will become 2nd nature.
2- Clean your energetic container. 
Be present. With your intention, gently give back everyone’s energy you may have picked up along the way. You can do this with hand gestures, like you are scooping up their energy and offering it out to find its way back home. Then, focusing on your 7th layer, call back your energy that you may have scattered during your day. The 7th layer focus will keep your energy clean as it returns home. Do this exercise every evening, and after every interaction, phone call, client, student, workday, etc.
3- Carry earplugs with you everywhere! 
In the kitchen, the blender, food processor and coffee grinder can chip away at your bliss if you are overly sensitive. 
Going to the movies??? Superheroes? Planetary chaos? Wear earplugs. 
Grandmas TV on full blast? Wear earplugs.
Italian family for Christmas? (oh wait, that’s me) Wear earplugs. I know I will!
The little squishy, foamy ones are perfect! You’ll still hear everything. Really.

4- Wear amber blue-blocking glasses 2 hours before bed.  
These are amazing AND sexy! Actually, they are just amazing. Not sexy at all. Sorry.
But they do help you have quality sleep by protecting you from the onslaught of blue light, especially from the “rectangles” everyone is addicted to. If the first thing you do in the morning is pick up your phone, have them close by and it won’t be quite so jarring. Enter the day as peacefully as possible.
5- Here it is! Say NO. Often.
Don’t want to go…..? Don’t want to do …..? Don’t. Best self-care ever!
I have a pact with my inner circle of friends. If any of us need to cancel in the name of self-care, even the day of, it’s okay. This is how we take care of ourselves and those we love.  
You will be surprised at how many things you really don’t need to do. Take an inventory and be honest with yourself…and others.
Stay sovereign, my friends!