What would be the hardest thing for you to give up?
This month my fellow writers and I are tackling the question of what would be the hardest thing for us to give up, and why? Would it be food? Social media? Gadgets? Coffee? Chocolate?!
Parker Broaddus
Author of A Hero’s Curse & Nightrage Rising
Things I Can’t Live Without
For myself, I strive to live in a way that I don’t depend on something in a way that I, “can’t live without it.” Except my lovely wife. 🙂
And then there are a lot of things I could do without. I like traveling light. I could do without social media. Or television and YouTube and all of it really. I could go without gadgets and gizmos.
That said – there are several things I use daily that help me function well. Things that compliment my routine, promote healthy habits, and keep me aiming toward my goals. Some of these are so a part of my pattern of living, they would be really, (really), hard to let go. I’ll name three.
1. Morning coffee routine. There, I said it. Might as well get that out of the way first. My wakeup call is the sunrise that hits our East facing window first thing in the morning. (In the winter it’s a soft light that fades up in our room). No loud or annoying alarms. Then I have a well established pattern that includes going out and walking the farm and doing the first round of feeding chores – cows, goats, chickens, etc. And it ends in a French press coffee. It all takes about 20-30 minutes, and it’s really good. Take that French press coffee away and it feels like I’m trying to function without a limb. Can I do it? Sure. But it’s not as easy or fun.
2. Pocketknife. I’ve carried a pocketknife for most of my life. It’s small, sharp, and practical. I use it daily. Oftentimes multiple times a day. It doubles as a screwdriver, a wedge, a lockpick, a tiny hammer, a splinter picker, or any number of other uses.
3. When I’m working on building or construction or just a small project, I have a favorite hammer and tape measure. I actually have a special tool box with all my favorite tools, down to a favorite pencil. To lose that bucket would be like losing a friend. A short, very silent friend, but a friend nonetheless.
There are other things I use daily that help me function well. Unfortunately my phone is one of those. I also drink a lot of water. I have a favorite toothpaste, a favorite soap, and favorite clothes. Take those away and things can be more difficult. Even chaotic. So I’m thankful for what I’ve been given.
Robin Lythgoe
Author of As the Crow Flies
Giving something up? This sounds like it requires some seriously Deep Thinking. Alas, you’re reading the wrong person. The first several things that popped into my head were definitely not serious. Shall I give you some examples? They might be worth a snicker…
Patricia Reding
Author of Oathtaker
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What about you? What would you hate to give up? Let me know in the comments below, and share with your friends!