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www.i-am-magazine.comBoundaries are BeautifulNow, listen%u2014I%u2019ve got to pause for a publicservice announcement: serving others doesnot mean neglecting yourself. You are not abottomless cup of coffee. You%u2019ve got to refill.You%u2019ve got to rest. You%u2019ve got to say %u201cno%u201dsometimes.Healthy service comes with healthyboundaries. You serve best when you%u2019re whole.So please, drink water, take naps, go for walks,say no when you need to%u2014and then go be aworld-changer.Make Service Your SignatureIf you%u2019re wondering where to start, start small.Smile at strangers. Compliment someonesincerely. Offer to help a neighbor. Text afriend just to say you%u2019re thinking of them.And when you wake up tomorrow morning,maybe ask yourself: %u201cHow may I serve today?%u201dNot out of obligation, but out of joy. Out ofpurpose. Out of love.The truth is, we are at our best when we areconnected, compassionate, and kind. Service isnot a weakness%u2014it%u2019s a strength in action. Andyou, my friend, are powerful beyond measure.So go out there. Hold the door. Shine yourlight. Serve with a smile.And remember, the world needs what onlyyou can give.Jennifer ThompsonJennifer ThompsonCo-Founder y Editor in ChiefI Am. MagazineI am a storyteller curator,an inconsolable optimist%u2014dedicated, reliable,and infinitely creative.With a love for empowerment.I blend humor, sarcasm, and purpose touplift others through storytelling28