Fallen Tree - Or is it?

Wild Flowers at Brighton July 24, 2009

We took a hike up around Silver Lake and then up to the reservoir above. Beautiful fields of flowers and green everywhere. I had forgotten how much I love the mountains of Salt Lake.

Just Say NO!!!

One would think at my advanced age that I would have learned how to say no. Whether it is someone asking me to do something or an opportunity I see, I want to do it. I think, "This will only take a little bit of my time," so I say yes. But when I add all of the "little bits of time" segments together, it equals a mess. I think of all the things I am doing because someone else wants me to and then think of all the things I am not doing because I don't have any free time and I get frustrated, tired, and depressed. I am making a firm commitment to free up my time and realize that if I don't do it, I will become sick. I must recognize the fact that someone else will pick up the slack and probably do the job better than me.

I enjoy all the opportunities around me right now and I forget how hard it is on my home and family when I am away so much and doing so many things. I carry around a huge load of guilt most of the time. I think I should be all things to all people. Where did that thinking come from? Why do I believe I have to do everything all of the time?

I have said it now - it's in writing - I'm cutting back. If anyone even reads this, I am counting on you to keep me on track. Help me to Just Say NO!!!