All these years, I have been trying to climb
The pyramid of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, only to find
That self-actualization is not the highest rung
In the hierarchical pyramid the hero unsung
Is self-transcendence- where you transcend your ego
To connect with something beyond yourself- you go
Past self-centered focus towards collective well-being
Where the interests of the community and not just your own you are seeing..
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This has given me a loftier goal to pursue
I was aiming for self-actualization but I must go above and beyond too
I have been stuck at trying to fulfill
My deeply cherished personal goals still
Maybe I should just skip this level and aim for self-transcendence
Currently my focus on self is too intense
If I were to broaden my efforts towards realization
Of the greater good, I might also achieve self-actualization
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To serve the world in the way I was meant to do
Would be the ultimate goal I wish to pursue
Passion...unbridled 