Boundaries

Men do not let anyone seize their estates, and if there is the slightest dispute about their boundaries they rush to stones and arms; but they allow others to encroach on their lives - why, they themselves even invite in those willing to take over their lives. You will find no one willing to share out his money; but to how many does each of us divide up his life!

De Brevitate Vitae (On the Shortness of Life) Lucius Annaeus Seneca (c. 3 BC - 65 AD) Roman philosopher, statesman and dramatist Translated by C. D. N. Costa (1997), Penguin Books - Great Ideas

How good are you at setting boundaries on other people's access to your time?

The picture shows two kereru (New Zealand wood pigeons) in a tree. It was taken from our living-room window. If you want a link to the subject of the post I guess it is a reminder to look out the window from time to time.