The two-letter word "No" has to be said often to keep our life sane and simple. Some people cannot utter this little word, and keep on accepting requests even though they are already loaded with other duties, or keep on buying things even though they don't need them. It is foolish to agree just to be agreeable. We must have the courage to say "No" and stick to it.

Thoughts by the late Rev. Paul Osumi are selected weekly by his family.