We'll Just See About That

"Never allow a person to tell you no who doesn't have the power to say yes." Eleanor Roosevelt

Every day, all around us are people who have beaten the odds. The bank wouldn't loan money to start that small business, and it turns into a thriving empire. Wedding guests say, "I give them a year," and fifty years later they are still together, more in love than ever. And my personal favorite: doctors who tell you that you will never get pregnant, you have six months to live, your child will never read or walk or live independently... I think you get the picture.

A clear understanding of the facts is needed, constructive criticism can be helpful, and advice from experts should be taken into account. But why, oh why, do we allow people to tell us no? Really, don't we have enough doubts of our own? What's up with the negative comments from the peanut gallery? It takes all the strength and courage we can muster (and then some) to face the difficulties of life, to take matters into our own hands to find a solution, and those naysayers just sap our energy. Surrounding ourselves with positive people who support and encourage us is vital.

Susan