Just Say It

Three words.

Three very short words, in fact.

First word: one letter, one syllable. Second word: four letters, one syllable. Third word: three letters, one syllable.

On its own, each individual word isn’t scary. Not really. So why are they when you put them together? One of the great mysteries of life, I guess.

The process of speaking them aloud is exceptionally simple. Sorta like saying, “hey you,” or “what’s up, dude.” It takes less air than it does to sneeze. Yet, so often, and especially when saying those three words to someone for the first time, an invisible wall rears its head like an annoying relative that won’t go home.

You know you have the power to banish that unwanted visitor, but for some reason, you just sit there mutely. Why? Why would you subject yourself to such a masochistic existence? I suppose only you know. Or maybe you don’t know. Seriously, who really knows why they do the things they do or don’t do? I know I don’t.

Or do I?

Forget that. My point here is that our hearts are usually wiser than our brains. The heart knows what it wants. The heart wants you to say those three little words. Who knows when or if you may get the chance to say them again?

So, the next time you get the urge to say them but you’re finding it increasingly complicated and impossible, just tell that annoying relative to get lost. Like a boss. And remember the profound fact that it really is easier to say those three little words than it is to hide in the bedroom from your nagging cousin who won’t stop using your jacuzzi and drinking all your wine.

Why would you let your cousin take over your castle? Queen Elizabeth wouldn’t. Henry VIII wouldn’t have. Not that I’m saying he’s a great role model or anything, because, well, you know, he beheaded his wife. Or was it wives?

Moving on, here’s my last piece of advice for you: Just do (say) it. Be the Nike in this world. No one ever accomplished anything extraordinary by staying silent. So, open those remarkable lips and speak. And whatever you do, don’t say “elephant shoes.”

Why am I telling you all this? Because I love you.

See? That wasn’t so hard.