9. Boundaries

Learn the difference between a boundary and a manual, and how creating a boundary can create connection. “For those of you who earnestly seek to bear another’s burdens, it is important that you refortify yourself and build yourself back up when others expect so much of you and indeed take so much out of you. …I have always been amazed that [Jesus] could sleep through a storm on the Sea of Galilee so serious and severe that His experienced fishermen disciples thought the ship was going down. How tired is that? How many sermons can you give and blessings can you administer without being absolutely exhausted? The caregivers have to have care too. You have to have fuel in the tank before you can give it to others… Whenever we struggle or feel exhausted, we can always turn to Heavenly Father and the Savior. They can rescue us and support us because Their capacity is infinite. There are no boundaries to Their healing power. The Savior’s invitation comes with a powerful promise: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).” .Jeffrey R. Holland, “Hearing One Another’s Burdens,” Ensign, June 2018.