2012. I have declared it the year of yes. I will say yes to everything. (Within reason)
For example, if someone says "I want to move into your house rent free," I don't think I'll say yes to that. Or, "I'd like you to set yourself on fire," um, no. But I have decided to move towards what I want when presented with the opportunity, instead of waiting for permission to take it.
The fact is that Yes has gotten me into some trouble. It has made it difficult to do things like keep up with my blog.
My boss asked me, "Will you go part time at work, to save the company money?" Yes. Now I have a problem called "less income." But I also have an opportunity called "time."
A friend of mine asked me, "wanna try roller derby?" Yes. Now I have a problem called "broken arm." And an opportunity called "assistance." I have been forced to ask for help, and every time, magic happens. Someone has my back, almost all the time. I didn't know that.
Another friend asked me "will you go out with me?" Yes. Now I have a problem called "boys." Not a huge problem, the way I see it.
Another friend asked me, "will you work for me to promote my music?" Yes. So far, that's not a problem, but I anticipate the problem will be "shyness and frustration." Because I do get stage fright sometimes, and I forget to communicate. The opportunity? Sticking with something that moves me, making new friends and reaping the rewards when the stars align.
And after Yes, which implies invitation, I am going to try creating my own invitations to action. But for now, it's baby steps. It will be the Year of Yes.
Bring it on.
For example, if someone says "I want to move into your house rent free," I don't think I'll say yes to that. Or, "I'd like you to set yourself on fire," um, no. But I have decided to move towards what I want when presented with the opportunity, instead of waiting for permission to take it.
The fact is that Yes has gotten me into some trouble. It has made it difficult to do things like keep up with my blog.
My boss asked me, "Will you go part time at work, to save the company money?" Yes. Now I have a problem called "less income." But I also have an opportunity called "time."
A friend of mine asked me, "wanna try roller derby?" Yes. Now I have a problem called "broken arm." And an opportunity called "assistance." I have been forced to ask for help, and every time, magic happens. Someone has my back, almost all the time. I didn't know that.
Another friend asked me "will you go out with me?" Yes. Now I have a problem called "boys." Not a huge problem, the way I see it.
Another friend asked me, "will you work for me to promote my music?" Yes. So far, that's not a problem, but I anticipate the problem will be "shyness and frustration." Because I do get stage fright sometimes, and I forget to communicate. The opportunity? Sticking with something that moves me, making new friends and reaping the rewards when the stars align.
And after Yes, which implies invitation, I am going to try creating my own invitations to action. But for now, it's baby steps. It will be the Year of Yes.
Bring it on.
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