Saying no is just the other bank of the river…
It’s not rude to say no, unless you say it in a rude way, says Sadie Nardini in this video clip that most of us can learn something from.
People pleasing is something we learn while growing up, often perceiving the ability to say no as something negative. How many times have you judged someone or dismissed them as selfish when they’ve simply stated their truth?
Saying yes to life can sometimes mean saying no to situations, people or circumstances. Yes and no are just two sides of the same coin.
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Learning to say no has been one of my greatest epiphanies and revelations to date. It hasn’t been easy and truthfully I’m still learning. But as of late, in a situation where I have to make a choice between yes and no with the latter being more preferable, or between two evils, I try not to say no to one thing or to choose a lesser evil. In stead I try to come up with something better and say yes to that.
That’s a great way of looking at it, Timo… It’s about flexibility, not rigidity. Compromise, not sacrifice. I’m still learning to say no as well – it’s amazing how much guilt is loaded to a simple act of authenticity. However, I’ve also found it to be one of the most liberating lessons to date!