Deep Dive Series: The Holiness of No
By Tana M. Mann Easton, Lead Efficiency Engineer
The February 25th episode of The Oprah Podcast is titled “You’re Worthy of the Life You Want.” Oprah sat down with psychologist, author, and minister Dr. Thema Bryant. During the latter part of the episode, Dr. Thema introduced the concept of “The holiness of no.” “No is a sacred word,” according to Dr. Thema. She asserts many people have been conditioned to think they must say yes to everything; that it’s the Chrisian/right thing to do. In her role as a minister, she declares you weren’t created to just be an instrument for other people’s relief. Your creator is not a user. Your creator wants to pour into you, and you can give from your overflow. If you’re nourished first, then you won’t feel drained. And if you are feeling drained, then partake in a holy no. Let people know, this is what I used to do, and this is what I’m willing to do going forward. You are worthy of the life that you want, and you don’t have to say yes to everything in order to remain worthy. When you’re feeling spent, partake in the holiness of no.
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Sincerely Yours,
Focus to Evolve Team