Sometimes, the most revolutionary “no” is the one we whisper to our own hustle. On the day of this live, I said no to showing up at 9:30 am, not because I didn’t care, but because I did. Because my body asked for rest. And in honoring that no, I didn’t miss the moment… I made space for the moment to meet me where I truly was.
That “no” opened the door to a deeper “yes” (a sacred yes) to show up at 12:30 pm with clarity, softness, and truth. My no made room for alignment. My yes was no longer a reflex; it was a reclamation.
Because sometimes the most powerful way we say yes to ourselves… is by saying no to everyone else’s expectations.
The Sacred Yes and the Revolutionary No
We opened today in the soft, searing place between permission and power.
Where “yes” is not performance, but prophecy.
Where “no” is not defiance, but devotion.
In a world that demands our constant availability, our endless flexibility, our unquestioned compliance, saying yes and no with integrity is nothing short of sacred rebellion.
Here’s what we unpacked together:
1. Your “Yes” Is a Spell, Make It Sacred
We’ve been taught that a “yes” means alignment, eagerness, even virtue. But too often, our yes is not sacred; it’s socialized. It’s shaped by fear, survival, or the desire to be seen as agreeable, not aligned.
“Yes becomes betrayal when it overrides your body’s ‘no.’”
Reframe:
“Yes” is sacred only when it’s resourced, intentional, and desired.
Reflection Prompt:
Where in your life have you said yes to avoid disappointment, conflict, or abandonment? What does a full-body “yes” feel like—and how often do you honor it?
Embodiment Practice:
Pause before agreeing. Feel it in your chest, your belly, your breath. Is this a “yes” or a “should”? Is this expansion or obligation?
