Yesterday morning, after saying YES to sharing another daily blog post, I looked at a previously published post, also titled “Messes,’ and found this:
I will tell you that I messily shared at the end of the group session my inspiration to make a new t-shirt that says, “Say YES to the mess.”
Over two years later, I am belatedly saying YES to that intention by designing and ordering this t-shirt:
I said YES to that typestyle of “Say YES to the Mess” because it’s called “Unkempt.” YES!
Here on this blog, and also in my therapy groups, we often discuss how and when to say NO, but it’s equally important to know how and when to say YES.
Say YES to …
… listening to music you love.
Say YES to …
… being mindful and non-judgmental of your moods.
Say YES to …
… observing what’s around you.
Say YES to …
… long life by practicing good habits.
Say YES to …
… the most valuable people in your life.
Say YES to …
… creating your dreams, even if it’s just one.
Say YES to …
… welcoming all.
Say YES to …
… whimsey.
Say YES to …
… the dress (I THINK that’s what that is).
Say YES to …
… beautiful sunrises and sunsets.
Say YES to …
… staying in touch.
Say YES to …
… curiosity, partnership, empathy, apology (when appropriate), reflection, legitimization, support, and wellness.
Say YES to …
… sharing what’s important to you with other people.
Say YES to …
… feelings.
Say YES to …
… flowers.
Say YES to …
… safety.
Say YES to …
… love.
Say YES to …
… healthy hearts, fewer worries, and good sleep!
Say YES to …
… group support.
Say YES to …
… taking the stairs.
Say YES to …
… Yoko, a valued member of the Northeastern Society for Group Psychotherapy executive board, who says YES to fresh fruit in her drinks and who also says YES to sitting with Oscar.
What do YOU say YES to?
Here‘s “Ascent” by Lyle Mays (featured, yes, in this post).
I always say YES to gratitude at the end of these posts, so thanks to all who helped me create this one and — of course! — to YOU.
I say yes to your wonderful blog!
I say YES to your wonderful support over all these years!
Yes, I enjoyed this!
I say YES to your enjoyable comments, Peter!
Yes to your blog, always refreshing to visit Ann 😀
Yes to you, my friend.
That t-shirt could be really popular. If you were to sell it you could clean up.
Yes to the way your mind works, Chris.
Observing what’s around me will be no surprise
YES to your powers of observation, Derrick.
Yes, Ann, better late than never!
I have never had fresh fruit in a drink. What a good idea!
YES, Maureen!!
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