In Others’ Words: Just Say No

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, perspective, Quotes 15 Comments

“‘No’ is a complete sentence.” I read today’s quote and thought, “Huh.” Author Anne Lamott spoke a whole lot of truth with those five words. We can say “no” to someone and not feel obligated to offer our reasons for declining an invitation or for stepping away from an opportunity. We can say “no” and resist someone’s second and third …