Don't Be Afraid To Say "YES" To Life

Don't Be Afraid To Say "YES" To Life : 

I hope you know that more than the external factors, it is you, yourself, who stops you from living, living a life of your dreams. A lot of people are afraid of saying "Yes" to life. And why are they scared of opening up, to spread their wings, to scan new horizons? After all, who in their right mind would say no to joy, bliss and happiness? Do you know why? Primarily because from the early childhood we had to seek external affirmations, there was always someone around who would need to approve your actions, someone whose permission was necessary. Parents at home, teachers at school, bosses at work, friends in the society, governments, organizations, religious authorities, you name it.

Not only are we brought up in a conditioned environment but it is conditional too. Before you can have what you want, there is some condition you are expected to fulfill. Consider the following usual conversations most people go through in their lives:

Child and parent:
"Can I have a candy?"
"Finish your dinner first!"
"Can I play?"
"After you finish your homework."
"Can I watch TV?"
"Clean up your room first."
"Go to sleep now!"
"Okay, I'm going to bed."
"Make sure you brush your teeth first."
"Can I take a day off from school today?"
"NO!"

Can I this, can I that, can I here, can I there, can I now, can I later and on and on and on, you fill in your own memories.

No, no, no, first do this, first do that. No, no, have you thought about this, have you thought about that etc. etc. Say Sorry, say Thank you, say Please.

Om Namah Shivay