By Sherry Siska
In our family, we have several things that we always are supposed to just say “no” to: blooming onions, rum punch, and illegal drugs top the list.
Lately, though, inspired by Cheryl Richardson, I’ve come up with a “Just say yes” list. This is a list of things I should make sure to ALWAYS say “yes” to. The things on this list make me healthier, less stressed, and happier. Here are some of the things on my list:
- watching the sunrise and/or set
- stargazing
- a good run on a perfect day
- taking a walk
- taking a hot bath
- laughing
- reading a good book
- my morning prayers/devotions
- a glass of water
- a kiss from/to my husband
- spending time outdoors, especially near water
- going to bed early
- turning off the television instead of watching dumb, mind-numbing shows about people I don’t know and wouldn’t want to spend real life time with
- playing around with my mandolin
- making art
- talking to or texting my children
- a piece of fruit
- silence
- saying something nice to someone
- committing a random act of kindness
- a cup of hot tea
- a visit with a friend
- a lemon drop (the candy (and okay, not “a” lemon drop, but “many” lemon drops))
- Girl Scout cookies
- a thank you from a student
- getting a check in the mail, even a small one
- homemade soup
- fresh sheets on the bed
- a warm blanket on a cold night
- comfy sweats
- the full moon
- that hushed sound when there are a couple of inches of snow on the ground and it’s still falling
- a clear night in the country when you look up and see the vastness of the stars
- a sandy beach and a cold beer
- lazy weekends
- home, sweet home
- friends
- family
- having someone’s face light up when you walk into a room
- my students’ joy when they find out they passed THE test
- flowers
- a piece of Godiva
- a cup of hot chocolate with miniature marshmallows or whipped cream on top
- so, so, so much more….
What’s on your “Just Say Yes” list?