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When my youngest son was about 4 we were talking about the line in the Lion King where Rafiki tells Simba (who is going through a leadership crisis) "you've got to know yourself."
I told my son that he should know himself and he quickly retorted, "Daddy, I don't know myself, I YES myself."
I believe I can yes myself by saying "no" to certain things because that is giving more focus and energy to the important yeses in my work and life.
I enjoyed the post, Thanks Rosa,
David
Posted by: David Zinger | June 16, 2006 at 09:48 AM
I love your thoughts and questions. Your post reminds me of the question, "How can you know what you don't know?". I also think about how our value for this month is "Le‘ale‘a — Let’s Play!" and I am getting this idea...
I say take off the autopilot and for this month say "Yes" to somethings you have never ever done and say "No" to some of the things you always do. Instead of having a nice dinner and a movie, go line-dancing or take a salsa class! Cook with Native American recipes instead of Italian. Eat your dinner as a picnic on your yard by candlelight instead of inside. Volunteer for one weekend instead of yardwork.
I like the idea of "yes". I know that "no" is important to allow us the space to focus on what we want (referring to your most recent post on productivity). Still, "yes" does open doors of possibilties instead of closing them.
Mahalo for your thoughts and great posts Rosa. I am off now to search for a Native American meal made with chicken!
Toni
Posted by: Toni | June 16, 2006 at 10:38 AM
Love your story David, thank you for sharing it with us! It is so amazing how wise our children can be in their matter-of-fact answers for us.
Wonderful suggestions Toni, and fabulous food for thought. I have a weekend coming up outside my normal comfort zone, and you've really got me thinking... I've loved our playfulness value this month so far, and the possibilities keep growing. I am discovering there is a magnificent abundance in Le‘ale‘a.
Posted by: Rosa | June 16, 2006 at 05:17 PM