Kindness, compassion and benevolence

Qualities that are all being promoted and encouraged

Slowly realizing the pretense

Of the society which is being polluted

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With all kinds of vices

Be it ego, hatred and impatience

Always searching for some appropriateness

Helping to fulfill our self-interests

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Yet, peace of mind is not achieved

Coming home feeling defeated

Tired of wandering around

Looking for a place to lean down

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As we finally come to terms

With our own insecurities

It’s ok to not always have the answers

The effort to get them and  to learn from that

Is more fulfilling and ever-lasting; simply look within

 

 

 

 

Silence

Can be harrowing for some

And calming for others

As it often fills the air with fear, tension and awkwardness

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However, the irony remains of it

Still being considered

As a sign of

Weakness, shyness and cowardice

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Thus overlooking

The pain, struggle and tears

Of trying to keep everything together

And just move on…

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As its prolongation

Is a constant reminder

Of the mistake to err

As the end result becomes greater

Than our personal growth and what we learn

Identity is

Something that we make and inherit

And, at times remodel it

Through our experiences and knowledge

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Our name, skin color, religion, environment, culture

In other words nature vs. nurture

A never ending debate

Which tries to relate

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The various components

The most important being

Our own personal struggles

To come to terms with

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The never ending need to portray

That everything has been figured out

Whilst trivializing the ever changing

Dynamics of our everyday lives

As we come face-to-face

With our inherent strength

 

 

 

 

Ups and downs are part of life

Then why does it always have to be fair

As if everything had to gel from the beginning

Having this desire to become immune from everything

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Discouragement and despair

Are slowly taking over

Self-esteem and confidence slowly being shattered

Standing in bewilderment looking at the current state of affairs

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Fear not!

As this is a temporary phase

Instead on focusing on what we lose

Let’s focus on what we gain and how we can grow from it

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Take this opportunity

To learn more about yourself

Uncover your newly found inner limits

Which will help you bring a step closer to the path of self-discovery, truth and contentment

 

In our every day fast-paced lives

Where everyone seems to be in a rush

To get through their day

Similar to that of being in a race

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Cringing away in fear and worries

Losing a bit of ourselves along the way

Fulfilling our responsibilities to the best of our abilities

Trying to find a sense of relief and meaning every day

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Slow down, take a deep breath

Take some time to appreciate

The life you have received

And, enjoy the moment

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Take a moment to smile

Take a moment to compliment someone

Take a moment to encourage and forgive yourself

And, take a moment to share something with everyone