This Weeks Message

“How many have laid waste to your life when you weren’t aware of what you were losing, how much was wasted in pointless grief, foolish joy, greedy desire, and social amusements - how little of your own was left to you. You will realize you are dying before your time” - Seneca, On the Brevity of Life, 3.3b

What say you?

One of the hardest things in life is learning to say "No." Not just to invitations, requests, or obligations—but to everything that pulls you in a thousand directions. It's hard to say "No" to the things everyone else is doing, to the noise that drowns out your peace. But even harder still is saying "No" to the emotions that seem small in the moment: anger, excitement, distraction, obsession, lust. They don’t seem like a big deal, right? But left unchecked, they grow into commitments that drain your energy and steal your time.

These emotions, these impulses—they can silently take over your life. They promise to be thrilling, or comforting, or even necessary, but in reality, they just keep you trapped. If you've ever wondered why your days feel full but you’re still somehow empty, why you’re always busy but never present, this is why. It's the small things you let in that end up running the show.

So, what if you could reclaim your time? What if you could feel less overwhelmed? The answer is simple, though it’s not easy: Learn to say "No." "No, thank you." "No, I’m not going to get caught up in that." "No, I can't right now." It will sting. It may upset people. It may challenge everything you think you should be doing.

But here’s the truth: The more you say "No" to the things that don’t matter, the more you can say "Yes" to the things that do. And in doing so, you’ll find the space to live the life you truly want—peaceful, purposeful, and full of meaning

What’s something you’re going to say NO to this week? Find me in the discord.