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# Every cell has a wall that decides what enters and...
> Every cell has a wall that decides what enters and what stays out. Each person likewise has both the right and the responsibility to act as gatekeeper for their own life, because no one else will make those decisions for them. Protecting that boundary is self-respect, not selfishness.
**Source:** [[livestreams/Recognizing Toxic Relationships and Protecting Your Energy - Workbook|Recognizing Toxic Relationships and Protecting Your Energy]]
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“Every cell has a wall that decides what enters and what stays out. Each person likewise has both the right and the responsibility to act as gatekeeper for their own life, because no one else will make those decisions for them. Protecting that boundary is self-respect, not selfishness.”
— Bryant McGill
https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-every-cell-wall-self-respect-selfishness
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