Peace in Relationship

To search for peace in a relationship,
there must first be a precursor.

An understanding
that relationships can be consistently peaceful.

Where did that come from?

It seems natural.
Look closer and it is borrowed.

Formed by comparison.
Shaped by language.
Consistent, until it felt like bedrock.

The relationship should be peaceful.

The moment that should is not met,
the peace is already gone.

The conflict arises within,
fuelled by not wanting it there.

Stopping the resistance
is only another instruction.

Look at nature.

Friction everywhere.
A river wearing at its banks.
Wind against the trees.

And still, peace within it.

Nature is at peace
and continues with friction.

All conflict is self conflict,
including the conflict
of not being at peace in a relationship.

A tone that lands wrong.
A plan changed without asking.
Silence where a word was wanted.

Which relationship have you ever had
that has been consistently peaceful?

Look for yourself.

Peace in relationship is there
when the fight with friction falls away.

The questions are here, if you want them.