The junk in your kitchen drawer
The grime on your shower floor
A crumb of bread under your fridge’s door
A pile of laundry that you need to wash and fold
The grudge against a foe that you still hold
The novel you hope to write
The thoughts that keep you up at night
The business idea that’s still not quite right
The letter or card that you need to send
The new neighbor you want to befriend
The desire to volunteer at the soup kitchen
Would you rather beg for forgiveness or ask for permission?