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I was from the comparison game—jealousy, envy, resentment
Do I have nicer things than them? Why can’t I have that? Am I better than them?
I am grateful, grasping everything I do have. Fulfilled with where I sit now, in this moment.
I was from perfection—excellence, precision, exactness
Do I have all A’s? What can I do to be flawless? Can I do better?
I am blemished and I love it. Perfection, unattainable.
I was from adolescence—greeness, minority, curiosity
Do I belong? Do people like me? Are people judging me?
I am mature. Nonchalant about others’ thoughts. Embracing people that like me. Embracing people that don’t.
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