Non-negotiable is a term that was added to my vocabulary a couple of years ago. What are non-negotiables? Many people define this term in many ways. For me, it represents lines that I have drawn in my life that I refuse to cross. These are not just things that I have a strong opinion on, these are things that shape my convictions.
If you do not know what your non-negotiables are then you will not negotiate anything. When you say something is a non-negotiable in your life, you are declaring that it is really important. When you do not know what is really important, you treat everything the same.
Non-negotiables are like the stripes in the road for me. They help me stay in my lane, going in the right directions. They are also like warning signs. They keep me from going down paths that I have no business going down. It is more than a set of rules, it is more than a list of do's and don'ts. More than telling me what I can not do, it frees me up to do what I am called to do.
What are some of your non-negotiables?
Monday, April 13, 2009
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I've never really thought about this before. I think I need to sit down and make a list.