SAYING 'NO' IN A LOVING WAY

Saying “No” in a Loving Way

You may not think that saying “no” can be a loving act.
Yet, if your child is putting his hand on a hot stove,
you say “no” quickly and firmly.
You do not want him to hurt himself.

And then you put your arm around him
and reassure him that you love him.
How many times does your brother come to you with his hand on the stove?
You cannot support behavior
that you know will be hurtful to another person.
And you don’t want your friends
to support that kind of behavior in you.

From Everyday Wisdom by Paul Ferrini
www.paulferrini.com

TRUTH ISN'T FOUND IN THE MARKETPLACE

Truth isn’t Found in the Marketplace

If you allow it, people will be only too glad
to make you jump through hoops
or stand in line in front of their concession stands.

Give them the chance, and they will be only too glad
to take your freedom away
and give you the bill for their time.

Don't play by their rules.
Don't line the pockets of those
who make empty promises to you.

It doesn't matter what they promise:
more wisdom, more love, more abundance,
more peace of mind, more enlightenment.
You already have more than
any of these people can offer you.
You just haven’t claimed it yet.


From Everyday Wisdom by Paul Ferrini
www.paulferrini.com