How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals?

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Here I am, in my daughter’s Manchester kitchen. Just a week ago, this trip wasn’t even a glimmer on the horizon. I came for a long weekend, a completely unplanned escape. The invitation arrived out of the blue, a delightful surprise, and a shuffle of circumstances suddenly made the flight a reality. Did this unexpected decision require me to say “no” to other things? Absolutely. Some of the things I’d planned were easily postponed, and others… well, they revealed themselves to be less important than I’d thought.

Right now, my heart is full. I’m simply bathed in love, quietly waiting for her to wake up. My flight home is later today, and I’m overflowing with happiness that I chose “yes” over “no.” This impulsive adventure has nourished my soul in a way meticulously planned trips never could. It’s a beautiful reminder that sometimes, the most precious moments are the unplanned ones. And sometimes, saying “yes” to the unexpected is saying “yes” to life’s true treasures.

Daily writing prompt

How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals?

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