Say Yes and mean it

Our priest had an amazing sermon today that really relates as to how I live my life.

He was stating that we shouldn't always say, "No, and I mean No."  We should be saying, "yes," more often.  This is something I have always thought because of my job.  When you tell someone what they should not do, they are more apt to not listening to you because the think you are lecturing them. When you let someone know what they can do, it gives them a bit more motivation and drive because you are letting them know what they have the ability to do.

No is a word that I do not hear very often.  I am a person who is always on the go and always wanting to achieve more so yes is a word that has satisfied me more.  Everyone tells me that I should tell others No more often but after today, Father Ed has affirmed that Yes is the correct answer.  When I am asked to do one more thing, I can be confident in saying, yes I can do this instead of that while giving an alternative maybe not the full task at hand and not just say no I cannot help you.  

Winter Compaints

Why is it snowing again?  I cannot believe I have to drive in this.  Is it ever going to end?  Why don't I just move to Florida?  I cannot wait for summer.  I wish my job had snow days.  Another snow day for the kids, really?    

These are all complaints from people this winter.  Then when summer gets here it will be so hot people cannot stand it.  

Yes, the cold weather and the snow is not ideal this year but its life.  There are so many more issues to worry about in life than the snow that is on the ground.  

Who cares if your child is home another day and you didn't have snow days when you were a kid you had to bundle up?  What if your child died of cancer at 8 years old?  That parent does not have the extra 6 hours to spend with a child like you will with your child today.   Cherish your children.  They may not be here today, tomorrow, or next year.  

So, you have a snow day, yippee, what about the postal carrier who is delivering your mail in -20 degree weather?  or the city worker who is getting the water main break fixed while being covered in water and ice so that you can take a shower?  Yes, we all like days off of work but that is what vacations are for.  Instead of celebrating your snow day, take a hot chocolate or coffee to those outdoor workers.  Do something for someone instead of yourself.  

It now took me 2 hours to get to work instead of 45 minutes.  You are alive aren't you?  You have a job right?  Some people didn't come home from work today, they ended up having a heart attack in the parking lot because of the cold air and their wife will never say I love you again.  The man walking the streets is trying to find wood to burn to keep his kids warm in the house because he does not have a job.  So we get less sleep and drive more.  But we are blessed, with cars, homes, and a job.  

Remember, life is a blessing.  Positivity instead of negativity.