The Power Of 'No-ing'

Why can't we say, 'No?' Is it because we want to be nice? To be liked? Loved? How can we be strong for others if we keep saying, 'Yes?'

If we keep saying, 'Yes,' to the same person, it takes away their ability to be strong and their ability to hear, 'No.' If we say, 'Yes,' to many people, it takes away our ability to be strong.

It's fine to have compassion and to offer assistance, but we can still say, 'No,' when necessary. In some instances, we can't help but to say, 'Yes.' So when do we say, 'No' to 'Yes?'

I know a woman who never has time. She has several watches, but she still doesn't have time? Everyone always asks her to do something for them and she does it without question.

She is loyal to the word, 'Yes,' and she allows many people take advantage of her. When something has to be done, she is always the first to volunteer. If she hears someone needs something, she will go out and buy it (even though she barely makes end meet.)

She never has time for herself. She looked in the mirror and said, "Where has the time gone? I used to be young. I used to have energy. I used to have time for myself."

She is now in the hospital for exhaustion and stress because she couldn't say 'No!'

Time is a precious metal. It's is valuable, yet priceless. Time is fleeting. Time is now. Value your time like you value yourself. Don't give it away needlessly. Be discriminating. Be prudent. Be aware.

'No,' is a powerful two-letter word.
It has the strength of ten words.

One of the most healing words is. 'No.'

One of the most beautiful words is, 'No.'

One of the most selfless words is, 'No.'

One of the most empowering words is, 'No.'

Don't give your power away. Don't wait until the word, 'Yes,' almost kills you to say,

'NO!'

So open your mouth and say it.

It could save your life.