DID YOU SAY YES WHEN YOU REALLY MEANT NO?

Moss Hart, Playwright and Theatre Director, said it best: "All the mistakes I ever made were when I wanted to say no and said yes."

During moments of reflection, when past transgressions clutter my mind, it is clear where my mistakes were born, and more times than not it is because I said yes; even through screams that shot from my head and out through my ears with a wild No! No! NO! (Couldn't the sweet thing offering me 'an opportunity' hear that?) But never mind blaming her. I'm the one who said...ah, yes. I'm the one who allowed someone else to control me. And why? It's simple. I didn't listen to me! I call it the 'Didn't Listen to Me' syndrome; and it is a crutch from the past. You know, that sickness we developed because we wanted to please everyone? We wanted to be liked? Blah!

Once upon a time, I thought I was doomed as a slave to the 'yes' monster, but recently, I learned that like most anomalies, this one is curable to. How? I know it's cliche, but just say NO. In a kind tone of voice. When you say no when you mean no, and if you pay attention, you will notice that your body will thank you. Your mind will feel free, and your heart will be at peace. When your mind is free and your heart is peaceful, you are in control of you and the life you create will be one of freedom, peace, discipline, love...