It was by serendipity that I realized
The warrior mindset I had imbibed
Subconsciously, and through the years
It had served me well, let me conquer my fears
To achieve more, that spirit of competition
Had given me grit and ambition
But, I had been seeing the world in a warped way
As a battlefield, to score a win every day
Every situation I inadvertently perceived
As a challenge, I only felt relieved
After I had “conquered” the situation, got my point across
If things did not favor me, I took that as a loss
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This warrior mindset is no longer conducive
To the slower pace at which I now want to live
The constant battles (in my head)
are wearing me out
The win/lose mentality I could definitely do without..
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Now that I have gained useful insight
Into my mindset, I am ready to set things right
I must start perceiving life through a more neutral lens
Evaluate situations with equanimity, not with emotions intense
A warrior I no longer want to be
Let me adopt a peaceful mentality
Passion...unbridled 