I was walking past St. James’s Palace yesterday. It’s one of the oldest Royal residences in England. An entrance was formed by a very solid door on the outer most section of protective wall. Do you think just anyone is allowed to use said entrance? Hmmmmm!
Now, my title is a little misleading, I’ll admit.
What do you observe when you visit such special places? They are protected to the gills by walls and security guards and cameras. They are impenetrable.
What do you also observe? Well, you observe that all the people living behind these walls and in gated communities tell you that we need to bring borders DOWN not put them up.
My boyfriend and I recently visited a very beautiful castle complex in Sussex called Arundel Castle. It’s owned by one of the most illustrious aristocratic families in the country – The Dukes of Norfolk. We were constantly reminded, during our trip, of which areas were open and which were private. In the Castle Keep (many, many centuries old), we were constantly reminded of the portcullis.
BRING UP THE DRAWBRIDGE!
What is the point of what I’m saying?
You have the right to privacy.
You have the right to share and NOT share what you wish.
Learn to establish your Yeses and Nos and learn to say No a lot more.
You are allowed to close doors to principles you don’t agree with.
You are allowed to be friends with who you wish.
As my boyfriend says, earn your ground.