SAYING “NO” IS FREEDOM
In the last moth of my own personal life feng shui, I have learned to say “no”, and that one tiny two-letter word is the most liberating little statement sometimes. Rather than listen to the dissenting voices saying, ” How can you say NO to him? How can you say NO to a job like that? How do you say NO to your family or your friends in that situation?” I decided to follow my heart. I have absolutely never lived with boundaries, and boundaries are making my life feel incredible!
In the Daily Om a few days back, I got some validation:
“When others ask you to take on work or do favors, consider their requests carefully. If you feel pressed to say yes, consider whether you are acquiescing out of a desire for approval or to stave off disapproval. Remind yourself often that the ability to say no is an important aspect of well-being, as it is an indication that you understand the true value of your energy, talents, and time. As you learn to articulate your personal power by saying no, you may feel compelled to explore the myriad consequences of the word by responding negatively to many or most of the requests put to you. The word “no” may even become your default response for some time. When you see that life moves forward without interruption, however, you will grow more comfortable saying no and will resume making decisions from a point of balance. “
Do you always say YES? Learn NO. Its the yin to yang, and so important.
