A thought-provoking review of a movie I recently saw, Yes Man with Jim Carrey and the adorable Zooey Dechantal, by the esteemed Paul Jarzembowski over at Spiritual Popcorn. Here’s the money quote:
Perhaps every now and then, we need to be “yes men” – when a poor man asks for our help, when a friend asks to talk, or when an risky opportunity comes our way.
Like the parable of the talents in the Scriptures (Matt. 25:14-30), it was the servant who took the risk and said “yes” that reaped the greatest reward. Or like the disciples themselves who risked and sacrificed their livelihoods to follow Jesus – who said “yes” to His “follow me” – that had their lives forever changed.
Saying “yes” to new and bold opportunities, to those in need, and to exciting directions in our lives can make our world a lot more colorful – not bleak and frigid like a Chicago winter.
While I have not lived through a Chicago winter, I find winter to be invigorating, even with the gray overcast skies. But Paul’s point is a grand one. Are we responding “yes” to the things that truly will invigorate us?