Ep 133: Say Yes to Yourself, Even When It Means Saying No to Others
Our culture has conditioned us to feel guilty when we say no to others, even when it means doing what we really want or need.
You might find that giving yourself some time to do what really feels right for you in the moment, or doing absolutely NOTHING (gasp), will feed your physical and energetic bodies more than anything offered by the outside world of expectations.
We often do things not because we really want to, but because it is what is expected of us. Our culture has conditioned us to feel guilty when we say no to others, even when it means doing what we really want or need. The obligations around the holidays are many—and these often take a toll on our own self-care. Will the world end if you don't go to that holiday party, or stay up until midnight on New Year's Eve? The answer is a resounding NO! Not only will the world keep revolving around the sun, everyone else will survive without you for a few hours. On top of that, you might find that giving yourself some time to do what really feels right for you in the moment, or doing absolutely NOTHING (gasp), will feed your physical and energetic bodies more than anything offered by the outside world of expectations. I encourage you to give yourself some time this week and next to really consider how you want to start off 2022. Listen deeply and make a commitment to take one small step towards your dreams. That's all it takes. Say yes to YOU and start moving in the direction in which your Soul guides you.
This is my prayer for all of us in the New Year: May we listen deeply to our Soul's desires. May we know the next right step towards our dharma. And may we support all of those around us in doing the same for themselves. And so it is.
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