Saying No

Saying no can be difficult. I like to say yes - to myself and others, but sometimes I find that saying yes stretches me too thin. When we say yes to things that we aren't sure about or aren't passionate about, it can actually get in the way of what we really want to be doing with our time. Time is so precious and we get to choose how we want to spend our time every day. Are you doing what you want to be doing or what you feel obligated to do? Saying no to what you don't want to do can create space in your life so that you can live and be in your passion. It reminds me of a story Marianne Williamson told when she wanted to attract a partner, and couldn't figure out why she was so challenged by it.  Then she looked at how she was living, and she realized she slept in the middle of the bed, parked in the middle of the garage and her clothes filled the closet. Where was the space for another person to share life with? So she created space and found herself able to attract who she desired. I remind myself of this story when I find myself wanting to say yes to something, but truly not having the time or capacity for it. It's frustrating! So while saying no can be difficult, it can also be tremendously liberating! It's okay to say no. Reasons or excuses are often not needed, just a simple and kind no thank you. Take comfort in those no's knowing you are creating space for all of the yes's you desire.