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Kept Free

The quiet test of humility

By Marcus HillPublished 5 months ago 1 min read
Kept Free
Photo by Mahdi Dastmard on Unsplash

The mind is wired to crave knowing—

just as the heart lives to beat.

We chase down hidden gems,

hoping to uncover

the gift of understanding.

Confidence is a false drug,

tricking us into believing

we’re ready for the road ahead,

only to discover

that the mission is measured

in effort before results.

Neglecting trial and error

is a fool’s game,

making complacency

a tempting place to stay.

Starting—

that first, stubborn step—

is the one most avoided

by those who claim victory

as their goal.

Ascension can break

the chains of the past.

But the question remains—

are you humble enough

to unlock yourself?

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