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At which point did I relinquish fear

And give up comparing myself to others

Or be concerned much about judgment

Because I esteemed myself more.

How much time passed before

I felt the urge to satisfy myself

And finished my quest to please “them”

When did I realize it was unattainable?

How long ago did I stop blaming -

Whoever was responsible for my sadness?

Because there was no sadness to blame

When did I realize I was in control of me?

On what occasion did I figure out

I wanted life to be less arduous

And more delightful in a personal way

That to obtain that I had to let go?

When did I begin to practice compassion

At what point were battles pointless

And struggling too much a struggle

And giving in meant feeling powerful

At which instant did I let go of something

And realize I would be OK regardless?

That the decision to change is blameless

And free will is a gift from God to humans.

When did I find out that I was not alone

That love poured into me every moment

And the power behind me was greater

Than any obstacle in front of me

I’m not sure just when this all happened

But I do know that just now I realized

I don’t miss what I left behind

And I wonder what I don't yet know

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