Daily writing prompt

What could you let go of, for the sake of harmony?

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This is actually a really reflective type of question and it’s leaving me stumped. I feel like it implies that there is something in my life that I am doing that’s causing disharmony. Of course there is not. Just ask the people I live with, I am perfect.

Okay kidding, but seriously, I can think of things my family could stop or start doing to make my life better but imagining it from their view, that’s tough.

If you asked my partner, then possibly he might say that he would prefer that I get up automatically cheerful and ready for chit chat, rather than needing time alone to relax, meditate, drink my coffee, send out my quotes, do my WP thing and NOT TALK first thing. I don’t think it causes disharmony per se, but I think he would love a perky me upon awakening. Well it ain’t gonna happen.

My seventeen year old would probably have me give up expecting her to help around the house and yes, I would give that up for the sake of harmony and sometimes already do. It’s just easier to do it myself than harp at her to do the chore and then watch her do it half assed.

And if you asked my three year old, he would prefer I give up hoping and expecting him to eat healthy and consume zero treats or sugar. He is a pretty good fruit consumer, veggies not so much and boy does he like his sweets. But I would never stop trying to get him to eat healthier for the sake of harmony, no way.