When I was younger, I remember thinking often, “This is fine until something better comes along.” ⁠

This would apply to many parts of my life. Career, love, and even friendships. I would think, this isn’t entirely what I want, but this is fine.⁠

I didn’t realize how powerful my words and actions were. I didn’t know that when I say “no” or “yes” – I am saying no or yes to what I am willing to put up with. If “fine” is what you say to the world, then “fine” is what you will get. ⁠

For many of us, saying “no” is hard. We take what life gives us because we didn’t know there was any other way of living. ⁠

We may have to say “no” many times. Each time we say “no” we leap into the unknown. And each time, we tell the Universe, “No, because I deserve better.”⁠⁠

The Universe may give you another, and another. And each time, you may need to say “No, because I deserve better.” ⁠

You may not even know what a “yes” is exactly. ⁠⁠

And one day, the Universe will give and say to you – “Thank you for telling me what you do not want. And will not put up with. How about this?” ⁠

And your heart will beam with joy, and you will say, “Yes. This is what I deserve. Thank you.”⁠⠀

In gratitude, Bonnie 

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