The Power of a “Hell Yeah”

They say that often, your children end up being your greatest teachers. And that is true for me. This time, I want to shine a spotlight on my bonus daughter because she is a manifesting magnet – probably without even realizing it.

How does she do this? She's a HELL YEAH for her dreams.

And in doing so, she attracts more opportunities. Every time she says HELL YEAH, another door opens for her. And she says it just like that too. Or sometimes it's "SURE!" Or "REALLY?!" But it's never, "I guess so."

And something interesting happens when she does.

More opportunities seem to find her. I mean, seriously. It's like she's got the Universe on Amazon Prime. Opportunities appear with the same regularity as packages arrive on my doorstep.

Recently, she played the lead in her high school production of Mamma Mia. After working with the band director, he asked if she’d join the jazz band as a vocalist.

She had never really sung jazz before.

Her response? You can probably guess.

“HELL YEAH.”

Within days, she was invited to perform at a jazz competition—and won an award. Then another group asked her to sing with them.

One door opened… and then another.

And it made me stop and think.

She’s not doing this because she’s thinking about her future résumé. She’s doing it because it brings her joy.

And somewhere along the way… Many of us stop doing that.

We start weighing everything. Overthinking. Prioritizing what we should do instead of what actually feels good.

And slowly, without even realizing it, we drift further away from the things that once lit us up.

Watching her reminded me of something simple: When you move toward what feels right—even in small ways—you invite more opportunities for joy to come in.

So lately, I’ve been saying yes to small things that feel good. Like going for walks and spending more time outside.

Before I knew it, my other daughter who will be off to college in the fall began asking me to go on hikes with her. And I always say “Hell Yeah” —even if it means getting up extra early on a weekday.

When you set and live by your own rules that are led by joy, peace, or satisfaction (of any kind) you change your path according to your values and not by shoulds. The next thing you know, new possibilities or opportunities appear.

But remember, it's up to you to “HELL YEAH” the moment. And give yourself permission to follow it.