"Maybe I bend to the right
'Cause I don't wanna be wrong."

—Thunder Jackson

Having boundaries, or rules for myself—rules for living—is helpful. Clear lines. A path to follow. Fewer decisions to make. Less ambiguity.

Can also be a problem.

There are potential pitfalls:

• becoming legalistic and inflexible

• judging myself harshly for breaking my own rules

• judging …