The Beauty of Balance

As usually happens with the opening of a new movie i am bombarded by a barrage of commercials and advertisement for Jim Carrey's movie "YesMan." For those who don't know the premise, in short Carrey must respond to all things with a yes because for his whole life he's being saying no. The lesson there being that because he now says yes and takes chances his life is better for it. In theory. This is based on the premise that people who say no to everything end up missing out.

This is true to a certain extent. Because the truth is the reverse is equally as bad. Or, some may argue, it's worse. Saying yes to everything may open up doors but it could lead you to be a push over. I know someone who goes completely out of their way to essentially please everyone but themselves. Whether it's from an authority figure or Joe Blow off the street, if a request is made this person would all but trip over themselves to make it happen. It's a little sad to see someone run themselves ragged trying to do things for people whom they think will like or respect them if their request is fulfilled. When the honest truth (visible to everyone but this person) is that all the people who spend time making requests don't appreciate those fulfilling them. Instead of compliments there are complaints of things not being done right or fast enough. Everything with them is take, take, take. Bending over for them might get you a date with a chiropractor but won't buy you many friends.

The moral of the story, kids, is balance. One needs to be able to embrace new experiences but also know when to put on the brakes. Balance has been missing from my life for a while now. I've been a no person for the majority of my teenage/adult life. All that has led me to so far is missing out on fun times and friends that were never met. I hope to remedy that sooner than later. Who knows what waits out there for me. Whatever it is, I hope to embrace it.