Saying NO is just as hard
Meet the “yes” girl. She is brunette, with hair straight and shiny as a sharp blade, almond eyes and chocolate skin, full lips, tall, beautiful, intimidating. She was born to take chances full on. Never said “pass”. It would mean passing on a slice of life. She takes on unforeseen promotions, seeks challenging jobs, starts a college and finishes two others with a master’s degree. Free to party, too busy to leave a permanent mark on the couch, travels the world and never rests. She plans to sleep, be lazy, settle for one guy, a dull relationship and a predictable job later on, in the far future. Wouldn’t you like to be her? Wouldn’t it be great to be the one who gets all the envy of others, the girl whose shoes everybody wants to fill? Apparently in each and every one of us lies a “yes” girl, in some more asleep than in others, but always nudging when we don’t leave up to the standards. Yes, THE STANDARDS. But wait a minute, take a second, stop time and ask yourself if the standards are really yours to follow? Or are they just a barrier you feel compelled to overcome just to get approval? This is where you decide if you want to open your eyes and let the “no” girl have her say. She is blonde, with blue eyes, fair skin and, unlike the “yes” girl, doesn’t steal the spotlight. She needs to be discovered, understood and, only then, admired for her strength. For she is strong! She has the power and will to value the time that is her own and not the hours and days spent following society’s rules. She has a job and fairly enjoys what she does. She wants to get ahead, but only to move forward towards a more enjoyable, comfortable and peaceful private life. On her list of priceless shots of life you will find moments of peace and quiet when her eyes linger outside a window of the tram taking her home. She loves the couch on a lazy Saturday morning, enjoying a cup of coffee, sleeping through the day and expecting a game of cards with close friends deep into the night. Free to laugh, needs not worry, values the people closest to her heart by counting the time spent together against appart. Wishes to reach the “later on” of her life smiling, looking back and being thankful for a simple, happy life, filled with memories of “wanted” and not “had to”. That is another side of that highly appreciated word called ambition, because, hey… saying “no” is just as hard.
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