Here’s the third big lesson my 41-day fast taught me: boundaries aren’t just good — they’re beautiful.
Before the fast, I was living in a state of constant availability. Phone dings? I answered. Email pings? I responded. Text comes through? I felt guilty if I didn’t reply right away. My evenings and weekends had slowly blurred into “always on” mode, and I didn’t even notice it happening.
But during this fast, I learned something freeing: I don’t have to be available 24/7. The world doesn’t crumble if I answer a text tomorrow instead of right now. My inbox is not the boss of me. (Shocking, I know. 😅)
Now I set boundaries. Evenings and weekends are for family and rest. Work and ministry have their time, and personal life has its time. And you know what? Instead of feeling guilty, I feel lighter. More peaceful. More me.
With those boundaries in place, I’ve also noticed I suddenly have margin for the good stuff: long talks at the dinner table, silly games with my grandbaby, and yes, the occasional evening where I reorganize the pantry like I’m auditioning for a home makeover show. (Highly recommend, by the way.)
Boundaries don’t keep people out — they actually make more room for the people and moments that matter most. They create space for intentional living, not reactionary living.
So here’s my question for you: What boundary could you set this week that would give you more breathing room?
Thanks for coming along with me on this series of what happened to my heart and my head during a 41-day social media fast. Stay tuned for the next set of posts, Everyday Faith in a Busy World (3-Part Series).
Debbie 🙂
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