Free skill · FM 5.6 · 05 Bend

Yes, And Thinking

Swap but for and, so two true things can sit side by side, then choose a step that honors both.

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Updated October 27, 2026
Flexi Short · Bend

No sound needed. Flexi does it, you copy it.

Picture it

The half and half pizza

Half pepperoni, half veggie. One pie holds both wants, and everyone gets a slice.

How do I try it right now?

Swap one but for and today, and say both true things out loud.

Flexi
Tried it? That counts. Tap the button and Flexi gives you a small nod. Nothing is saved. Practice it again in the app any time.

What Flexi says in the Short

Stuck on but?

This is Yes, And Thinking.

Swap but for and, so two true things can sit side by side, then choose a step that honors both.

Picture it: the half and half pizza. Half pepperoni, half veggie. One pie holds both wants, and everyone gets a slice.

Try it: Swap one but for and today, and say both true things out loud.

Questions people ask

What is Yes, And Thinking?

Yes, And Thinking is a Flexi Method skill in the Bend group (FM 5.6). Swap but for and, so two true things can sit side by side, then choose a step that honors both.

When should I use Yes, And Thinking?

Reach for it when this sounds like you: Stuck on but?

How do I practice Yes, And Thinking?

Swap one but for and today, and say both true things out loud. The Flexi app shows the pose to copy and the steps, then you tap I practiced this.

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