“No” is a complete sentence.

One more time for those in the back.

“No” is a complete sentence.

I’ve confidently stepped, damn near ran, into a season of “No.” I don’t owe you an explanation for my “No;” it stands alone, idle, proud and necessary. My “No” is personal and I owe it to myself to spread it around. I’ve spent years saying yes to things I really wanted to say no to – a slave to people-pleasing and a desire to be liked but, that’s no longer.

I simply do not care anymore. Why? Because I don’t have to. This is my life. It’s mine, not yours – mine and what I choose to do with it is based solely on what I say yes or no to. Yes, I’ll go to the gym. No, I won’t go out with you. Yes, I’ll read today. No, I’m not calling you back and so on and so forth. What do you need to starting saying, “No,” to? Your kids? Your job? Your eating habits? Your family? Your friends?

Whatever it is – start today! You and I both don’t know when we are set to expire so stop living life as if you do. If it’s all said and done tomorrow, how would you feel about that? I’m not being pessimistic here, I’m being realistic. Unfortunately and fortunately, in a way, we are all going to die but, it’s about how you live; it’s the life in your years and they are all linked to your decisions.

I’ve been much happier in this season because I’m no longer forcing myself to do things I have no interest in, out of hopes that once I arrive I’ll somehow find it interesting. It’s rather backwards when you think about it.

So, one more time for those in the back.

I’ve been much happier in this season because I’m no longer forcing myself to do things I have no interest in, out of hopes that once I arrive I’ll somehow find it interesting.

Say it with me, “No,” and make sure nothing follows thereafter. You got this!

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