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Society: Living for others

 Society : Living  Life For Others
 My name is Gladys, I have led the wrong life.                           
I often play a little game with myself when I'm feeling bad. The game is a simple one, and maybe one that some people might find slightly morbid, but it cuts to the heart of the matter.
I ask myself if this thing that is making me feel bad will matter to me when I'm on my death bed. Ninety-nine percent of the time the answer is no.
My answer gave a concluding impact. I worry about things that won't matter later in life. I spend lots of my time worrying  about what other people think of me.  I live a life that is not quite what I want and expect.   I submit to other people's demands all the time and live for them. I live for what people will say or think. I led my life for the universe, to satisfy people's expectations of me. But slowly, I died inside.
So, I said to myself, "But this is your life - so spend it doing what you want and not for others ". I won't spend my precious time here on earth living someone else's life.                                                Inner peace has no prototype, there is nothing like it, it's invaluable. I live for myself and do what makes me feel happy.

Ellachizzy

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  1. HellskichenApril 16, 2020 at 1:46 AM

    Nice one dear

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    1. Catalea BonezApril 18, 2020 at 4:08 AM

      Thank you for dropping by! I do hope that you have been charmed!

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  2. BabyApril 16, 2020 at 1:58 AM

    That's the way love

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    1. Catalea BonezApril 18, 2020 at 4:08 AM

      Thanks for dropping by! I do hope you have been charmed!

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  3. OmenukoApril 16, 2020 at 2:34 AM

    Simple, yet powerfully written. More ink.

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    1. Catalea BonezApril 18, 2020 at 4:09 AM

      Thanks for dropping by! I do hope you have been charmed!

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  4. UnknownApril 16, 2020 at 4:00 AM

    Wow nice piece dear

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    1. Catalea BonezApril 18, 2020 at 4:09 AM

      Thanks for dropping by! I do hope you have been charmed!

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  5. UnknownApril 16, 2020 at 9:50 AM

    Simple but insightful. Keep it up dear

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    1. Catalea BonezApril 18, 2020 at 4:10 AM

      Thanks for dropping by! I believe you have been charmed!

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