The Gifts of Saying No + The Kindness Challenge

You waited extra long for this one, so it's extra long too - packed with the unexpected and delightful gifts of saying no, quotes from Pablo Picasso, tips on balancing your yes-to-stress ratio from the Mayo Clinic, using your intuition to heal, and some wisdom from a couple of my favourite buddhist teachers. Thanks to this month I'm committing to staying sober as a token of respect for all those struggling with addiction, and I'll be adding in daily acts of kindness for December's challenge. So far so good!

Picasso tells it like it is: http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2008/04/04/picassos-top-7-tips-for-creating-an-exciting-life/

The yes-to-stress ratio:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044494?pg=1

Gil Fronsdal on sobriety as a gift:
http://www.zencast.org/zencast_231_precepts_not_taking_intoxicants

Tara Brach - A generous heart:
http://imcw.org/Talks/TalkDetail/TalkID/738.aspx