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Mar 2024
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2107: Building Walls by Keith Wilson on ...

Optimal Living Daily | Greg Audino
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Episode 2107:

In this episode, Greg Audino narrates an insightful article by Keith Wilson, delving into the difference between boundaries and walls in relationships, drawing parallels with the political arena. Wilson emphasizes the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries while dismantling walls that hinder communication and understanding. Using examples from politics and counseling, he illustrates how embracing boundaries fosters connection, whereas walls obstruct progress and lead to isolation.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://keithwilsoncounseling.com/2017/03/31/building-walls/

Quotes to ponder:

"Walls are barriers. They prevent fresh ideas from coming inside and imprison the participants in an echo chamber of stale solutions and ever more isolated notions."

"Respect the boundaries, but tear down this wall."

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