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60. Limitation

jié · Water ☵ over Wind ☴

Healthy boundaries that protect, rather than smother.

The Noble One's Path

Water above a lake, held within its banks. Deliberately setting limits — both in outward rules and in how you conduct yourself.

The Lesson

Set boundaries that make sense, not excessive ones. A structure that protects doesn't have to smother.

A question to sit with

Where am I lacking healthy boundaries, and losing energy because of it?

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