The Power of No

We live in a permissive culture.  We're surrounded by messages that we must say yes or we're some how less than our neighbors.  It's the spirit behind keeping up with the Joneses.  We fill our lives with "To Do" lists and work like crazy to cross them off one at a time.  Because we've given ourselves to so many different things, our efforts diffuse and our progress is slowed.  If we could narrow the things we say yes to, we will be better at doing those things we do accept.

Have you ever written a "To Don't" list?  Have you ever put in the conscious effort to exclude certain activities, thoughts, behaviors, poisonous relationships, etc?  It's an exercise in setting boundaries, and it can breathe life into a tired soul.  Try it some time, and tell me what you think.