The Art of Refusal

July 10, 2009 by  

If you feel defeated because you can’t get or be what you want, refuse to have or be anything less.

If you’re stressed out and angry over loss or change, refuse to make others and the space around you stressed out and angry.

If you’re in a crisis and fearful, refuse to merge with it.

If you can’t handle it anymore, refuse to carry the burden and release it to someone, or something else.

If you’re burning with resentment, refuse to judge anyone or anything.

If you’re feeling snarky and cruel about someone, refuse to repeat what you’re thinking.

If you’re in the grip of addiction or compulsion, refuse to be unkind to yourself.

If you’re feeling isolated and unwanted, smile and greet everyone warmly.

The more you practice the art of refusal, the more you accept the responsibility for creating both the good and bad in your life in exactly the same way. At that point, what you’ll feel most is grateful.

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