Thorns are nature’s way of offering protection. They show us that strength and vulnerability can coexist—that to safeguard what’s tender within, we sometimes need sharp edges.
Boundaries are like thorns: they shield us, defining where we end and others begin. They allow us to protect our emotional and mental well-being, even when the weight of expectations feels overwhelming.
Dimos realized this when he found himself constantly overextending to meet others' needs, leaving little time for his own. Eventually , exhaustion forced him to reflect. He realized that setting boundaries wasn’t an act of rejection—it was an act of self-respect. Saying no to demands that drained him became his way of saying yes to what truly mattered. Each boundary he set was like a thorn—not meant to harm, but to protect his energy and peace.
Setting boundaries takes courage. It’s not about building walls but about honoring the strength within to guard what is sacred. In that balance, we find resilience, clarity, and the freedom to thrive.
