For many people, especially women, daily life has become a constant tug-of-war between duty and desire. Which comes first—fulfilling the expectations of others or honoring your own deepest needs and wants?

The fourth Simple Abundance principle—Harmony—is a gentle reminder that true contentment is found close at hand—stop whatever it is your doing and give yourself a restorative hour of sitting down doing nothing. Balancing the demands of others with our own deepest personal needs, moments of solitude with companionship, work with play and activity with rest enables us to hit the high notes gracefully. Today try not planning, but pausing to make room in your mind, in your heart and in your daily round for harmony.

--Sarah Ban Breathnach

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