Understanding the Power of Yes and No

As we level up, we begin to view every decision as both a yes and a no. Every yes carries an implied no, and every no carries an indirect yes. 

• If we say yes to the blue shirt, we are also saying no to the red one.
• If we say yes to a shower, we are also saying no to bad hygiene.
• If we say yes to watching TV, we are also saying no to going outside.
• If we say yes to healthy habits, we are saying no to junk food and laziness. We are also saying no to medical problems and poor self-image.
• If we say yes to wasting time at work, or stealing from our employer, we are saying no to a clean conscience and integrity. As a result, we will develop resentment toward our boss to help alleviate our guilt.
• If we say no to flirtations from a co-worker, we are saying yes to the trust and respect of our spouse.
• If we say yes to gratitude, we are saying no to discontentment.
• If we say yes to good manners, we are saying no to boorish behavior.

If we say yes to forgiveness, we are saying no to the weight of being easily offended, resulting in freedom and peace of mind.

  Let your yes be yes, and your no be no.  Matthew 5:37

For every yes, there is a no; and for every no, there is a yes. As we level up, we become aware of our personal guardrails and use good judgement concerning what to accept and what to reject.