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October 31, 2018
By jakejh PLATINUM, Murphysboro, Illinois
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Don't set boundaries for yourself.<br /> Because building boundaries is only going to keep you from doing the things you want to do.

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Anxiety.

Is a breathe never released.

The suffocation of the lungs.

And the hole of a mind.

Anxiety.

Is a clock.

THat never stops ticking.

With the constant click from past to present.

But time never ends.

And oh darling,

Nor does anxiety.

© Mitra G., Boulder, CO

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ILiveToRead PLATINUM said...
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well said.
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This is amazing.
jakejh PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 24 2019 at 3:12 pm
jakejh PLATINUM, Murphysboro, Illinois
32 articles 0 photos 17 comments

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Don't set boundaries for yourself.<br /> Because building boundaries is only going to keep you from doing the things you want to do.

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@newest_member_of_tbhc
jakejh PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 24 2019 at 3:12 pm
jakejh PLATINUM, Murphysboro, Illinois
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Don't set boundaries for yourself.<br /> Because building boundaries is only going to keep you from doing the things you want to do.

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Thank you so much I appreciate it @newest_member_of_tbhc.
newest_member_of_tbhc SILVER said...
on Jan. 7 2019 at 4:18 pm
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This is so good!!