“Just say no: no, you may not take five APs, no, you may not join four teams this season, no, you may not stay up until 2:00am doing homework, no, you may not volunteer three times a week at the Food Bank, no, you may not participate in activities simply to pad your resume. Whatever the consequences, you'll survive and we'll continue to love you. Saying no is a lot easier, and a lot more sensible, than waging the wrong revolution.” - Nancy Reagan
N.O. Two simple letters that comprise one one-syllable word, no. No, probably one of your first words as a child. No, often paired with yes, two words defined as a system of affirmatives and negatives in a language, every language. So why can’t we say no to too much?
Christie,
ReplyDeleteI wish I could say "NO" more often! Although I try to adhere to my own personal desires and longings as much as possible, I will admit that I often times allow other people's desires to trump mine. Perhaps, those of us who have trouble saying "no" should become a little bolder and less afraid of disappointing people. I look forward to reading more of your posts!