"Yes" is powerful!
Think about it.
"Yes" is affirmation.
"Yes" makes me feel good. "Yes" means agreement, harmony and that we're on the same team.
Consider the converse, "no." "No" is a negative answer, lack of agreement and possible discord.
Think about how you feel when you have to say "no" to an invitation, your child or an opportunity. Even though, the "no" is the right decision, it may not feel as good as saying "yes."
There are a few caveats. Without going into every situation where there could be abuse and other damaging situations where "no" is imperative, I'll simply speak to one caveat in this post. Saying "no" may be required so that you can say "yes" to something that's better for you. In that instance the "no" is really a "yes." I'll admit it's confusing but true.
"The Coming" is a "YES."
"Yes" from Mary about her participation and collaboration with the news the angel delivered.
"Yes" from Joseph to marry his fiance even though the circumstances had dramatically changed.
"Yes" from Elizabeth that she believed Mary's story.
"Yes" from the Shepherds who had been invited by a host of angels to follow a star.
"Yes" from the "Wisemen" who went looking for the new king based on their astrological studies.
These were big bold "yeses." "Yes" to angels, visions and faith in this big plan that was unseen with the natural eyes. "Yes" to leaving behind the master plan…think about it, shepherds were use to simply tending their sheep not following supernatural beings and the wisemen were intellectuals on the cutting edge of their field.
Remember a time when you said "yes" to something that perhaps felt like it was an edgy proposition but felt really satisfying. We're talking hindsight, so you can recall the outcome and all the juicy feelings associated with it.
I propose we all step out of our comfort zone and onto the edge in 2011 with our "yeses." I'm talking about the situations that are accompanied with a tad bit of fear but have potential to lead us towards something we really want.
Name it. Do you really want it and choose it with 100% of who you are? Claim it. Write down one small step you can take towards saying "yes" before 2011 commences.
Nodding your head "yes" actually strengthens your immune system. Nodding your head "yes" has calming and grounding effects on you and anyone you are talking with. If someone else is upset, nodding your head "yes" will calm that person particularly if you have a soft, loving focus with your eyes.
Let's nod "yes" this week and see how we can influence our little worlds.
