your self-worth is not in your inbox,
nor those glances of approval
you will win the race on light feet,
unshackled from expectations.
Take time to stop and assess…
Are you where you planned to be?
Or beyond the realm of dreams,
reached better destinations?
Ready to jump off the cliff,
egging on others to join
you see valleys of happiness…
It is not crazy, it is perception.
Crack the eggshell to emerge from
predefined roles, change DNA.
Species evolve into individuals.
It is called self-actualization….
if I don’t go with you
I got an idea out of the blue…
Reena Saxena 
“It is not crazy, it is perception.” Well done.
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Thank you so much!
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Ideas out of the blue are the best ones!
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True. Thank you, Liz!
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Unshackled by expectations–of others, and of ourselves! Excellent.
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Yes, ourselves too. Thanks a ton for the addition, Linda!
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Terrific thoughts out together in wonderful words. Love “unshackled by expectations”.
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Thank you so much!
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I like where the muse took you, “out of the blue”!
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That’s true. The last two lines are ‘out of the blue’.
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My inbox? Oh, now you tell me. Delete, delete, delete. 🙂 Well done, Reena.
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Thank you, Bill! 😀😀
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Wow! This is really beautiful. I wish I’d had these words when I was with my grandniece this weekend, and she was feeling “stared at” and insecure because, yes, she has an out-there haircut, but she chose it and should be proud to carry it. At 23, I still don’t thinks she’s strong enough to be herself. Next time, I’ll remember your words.
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Thanks a ton, Alicia! Your grandniece is only 23 and under peer pressure. We are more ourselves as we grow older.
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Great advice, Reena
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Thank you, Smitha!
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I like where your muse took you, unique take.
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Thanks a ton!
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Dear Reena,
Nice and unique take on the prompt.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you so much, Rochelle!
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This is fantastic, Ma’am. 🙂 I loved the concluding lines.
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Thanks, Aishwarya! Those two lines are an afterthought, but my fave too ☺️
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Wonderful! Love how you took that line and owned it. 🙂
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Thank you so much, Punam!
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I liked the extension of the egg metaphor
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Thank you, Neil!
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Brilliant idea Reena.
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Thank you 🙂
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You’re welcome
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