{"id":1149,"date":"2014-07-30T21:10:13","date_gmt":"2014-07-30T21:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/everydayinspiration\/?p=1149"},"modified":"2014-07-30T21:10:13","modified_gmt":"2014-07-30T21:10:13","slug":"one-small-word-that-carries-a-powerful-punch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/everydayinspiration\/2014\/07\/one-small-word-that-carries-a-powerful-punch.html","title":{"rendered":"One Small Word that Carries a Powerful Punch"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Yes\"<\/a><\/p>\n

“Learn to say ‘no’ to the good so you can say ‘yes’ to the best.\u201d – John C. Maxwell<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

How many times have you said, \u201cNo\u201d to someone or something because fear held you back. You may expect to fail or you may even expect the worst from someone so saying, \u201cNo\u201d feels safer, more comfortable and easier.<\/p>\n

So the new opportunity or relationship never has a chance.<\/p>\n

But there\u2019s one small word that can open your life to new opportunities. This one small word gives you almost unlimited courage and turns your disbelief to conviction. This small word can recharge your faith and passion. This one small word that carries a powerful punch is, \u201cYes.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Say, \u201cYes\u201d to <\/strong> seeing what\u2019s good in life. <\/p>\n

Say, \u201cYes\u201d to <\/strong> having faith in yourself and believing that no matter what happens, you will find a way to overcome.<\/p>\n

Say, \u201cYes\u201d to <\/strong> making time to have a lunch date with your spouse or partner.<\/p>\n

Say, \u201cYes\u201d to <\/strong> asking for help when you need it.<\/p>\n

Say, \u201cYes\u201d to <\/strong> taking a vacation day to spend time on your favorite hobby, going to a movie, or doing nothing at all.<\/p>\n

Say, \u201cYes\u201d to <\/strong> honor and love the imperfectly perfect you.<\/p>\n

Say, \u201cYes\u201d to <\/strong> treating yourself to a double-scoop ice cream cone every now and then.<\/p>\n

Say, \u201cYes\u201d to <\/strong> love, even if your heart has just finished healing.<\/p>\n

Say, \u201cYes\u201d to <\/strong> working on the project that you\u2019ve only dreamed about.<\/p>\n

Say, \u201cYes\u201d to <\/strong> forgiveness \u2013 for yourself and for others.<\/p>\n

Image Source:<\/strong> Google Images<\/p>\n

About Alex Blackwell<\/a><\/strong>
\nAlex Blackwell is a father, husband and writer<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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