A20:35
I used to say yes to everything.
I used to say yes to everything.
I wanted everyone to like me.
I wanted everyone to like me.
But my yes felt heavy.
But my yes felt heavy.
It made my days full but empty.
It made my days full but empty.
Last week a friend asked for help.
Last week a friend asked for help.
I had no time, but I almost said yes.
I had no time, but I almost said yes.
Then I remembered a small truth.
Then I remembered a small truth.
Saying no is not mean.
Saying no is not mean.
It is a way to protect my energy.
It is a way to protect my energy.
I took a breath and spoke softly.
I took a breath and spoke softly.
I said, 'I care about you, but I need rest.'
I said, 'I care about you, but I need rest.'
The world did not end.
The world did not end.
Learning to Say No, Kindly
by @oliverhere