Yes. A beautiful word. I can think of so many times when I’ve been thankful to hear a “yes” from someone. Yes, you can do that. Yes, it can be worked out. Yes, I have time. Yes, you’re accepted. Yes, it’s going to be okay. Yes, I found it, it’s here. Yes, it can be fixed. Yes, I love you. It’s easy to get in trouble with my “yes” and my “no”. My fearful “no” makes me miss out on valuable experiences. My unthinking, default “yes” results in an overcommitted, overwhelming schedule. So, to be purposeful and joyful in saying YES I am going to
- Say yes to people I love. My cousin recently asked me for some sewing help. She and her daughter came over and we spent time together doing a project she really wanted done. That was a good “yes” and actually got me thinking about the subject.
- Say yes to experiences rather than vicarious living. Going to Cambodia was something I never imagined myself doing. It has also been one of the most enriching experiences I’ve had in all my life. And it grows better each time I go.
- Say yes to creativity over merely consuming. Writing something, sewing something, growing a beautiful plant, making music are the activities I run to when I wonder who I am. For some strange but wonderful reason, I need to create to be happy.
- Say yes to things that are lasting over things that are temporary. As I sit here thinking, I know science doesn’t have an answer that satisfies me as to how I can be aware, have a conscience, be a unique person, be more than just physical matter. The metaphysical, the spiritual side of me exists and it feels a connection to the eternal.
So may my yes’s be many, made with joy and wisdom. And may my no’s be few and judiciously spoken.
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I will visit you! and you are right, if we believe, then we are responsible to be out there saying something. Thanks for reading.
I do think this can lead to some very rich and surprisingly beautiful experiences, although I also think it’s possible to say “Yes” too often, which just leads to getting burned out!
That’s where the wisdom hads to come into play, you’re right.
AND YES YES YES, There was a ‘YES’ reason when I wrote the poem ,”Shirley,The Perfect Mother’ because YES it is true. And if you don’t believe that, just read the poem. And YES she always says [somehow] Yes she will type ‘Another Silly Poem” for me Thank GOODNESS which means GOD, for the Perfect YES Lady.