"There is a world of difference between a considered, conscious 'yes'
and a compulsive suppression of a 'no'."
Gabor Mate
What happened to us that blurred the truth of 'yes' being equivalent to 'no'? How old were we when we acquiesced to the exultation of affirmation and the disgust of going against the flow? Would this be the same period of time when our voice was silenced, and our value demoralized?
Lacking the ability to say 'no', our physical body begins to act out which of course we choose to ignore. We stifle our reaction to pain while pushing forward in our minds where unrest continues to grow. We may cease to find joy, triggering a response of withdrawal. With the suppression of the use of 'no', we begin to avoid what would nurture our soul.
There is a great need to hear our voice and unpack the false stories from long ago. It is imperative to find a way to express our lovely selves ... even if we are wrong. Push through self-imposed barriers, realizing we have the right to voice both our 'yes' and our 'no'. With inner awareness, speak freely from the soul.
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