I was reading a wonderful book this week, I Wore the Ocean in the Shape of a Girl, when I came upon an interesting passage.
The author, Kelle, was offered a job. She didn't know what she would be doing. She didn't know if she was qualified to do the job.
She said yes.
I wish I had the book with me (I had to take it back to the library) to read it to you word for word. It is a really amazing book. Regardless, I was so inspired as I read this. I am the queen of self-doubt. I do not take a job until I have double or triple-checked that I can do the job. I probably pass up jobs and opportunities that I would excel at, just because I am afraid to risk failure.
What would my life be like if I just said "yes"? Where could my journey go if I just stepped out by faith, and worried about the consequences when they came? How much more could I grow? Who could I become?
The author, Kelle, was offered a job. She didn't know what she would be doing. She didn't know if she was qualified to do the job.
She said yes.
I wish I had the book with me (I had to take it back to the library) to read it to you word for word. It is a really amazing book. Regardless, I was so inspired as I read this. I am the queen of self-doubt. I do not take a job until I have double or triple-checked that I can do the job. I probably pass up jobs and opportunities that I would excel at, just because I am afraid to risk failure.
What would my life be like if I just said "yes"? Where could my journey go if I just stepped out by faith, and worried about the consequences when they came? How much more could I grow? Who could I become?
What would YOUR life be like if you just said "yes"?
2 comments:
Oh my gosh, have you seen YES MAN? Hilarious take on this kinda thing. I don't think I could say yes to everything, especially to the little ones who want candy for breakfast. LOL But it is something interesting to think about. I hope this will create positive things for you!
Oh yeah, I forgot about that movie!!!! LOL I don't want to say yes to everything... I'd just like to say no a litle less. :)
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