Sometimes we just feel like we are done with the unfair parts of life, but instead of boiling over, it is like I just evaporate. The stressor is still there, but I have set my boundaries to prevent the overflow, and with a certain release, I rise above the stressors, and carry on, like by blowing off steam in a healthy way, such as harmless self-expression and possibly helpful insight into a situation.

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Then it’s like, I work to effectively express myself, whether that is with in-person dialogue or in this case, my writing. I am going to say what I say, and not worry about fitting into everyone’s cookie cutter image of what is necessarily cool, or fitting, which can actually be conventional ways of perpetuating an unfair situation.

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So if the writing or dialogue seems blunt or ridiculous because it is unconventional… To those that object: I am not sorry. I work to get a vision and plan in my head, of how best for me (and very often IMO others), to get through life with a fair workload and fair rewards. If how I approach that seems off, let me know so I can offer my opinion and explain my perspective. I hope that you will agree with me that it can be helpful to vent, especially if we are imagining ways to deal with challenging situations.

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This is a poem that I started last night and will now proofread, and put on finishing touches, including another verse or chorus if necessary…. And hey! Instead of watching television very much, this is what I do. It might not be “conventional,” and might even seem unusual but it is more productive for me. Don’t get me wrong, some TV is good; I just choose to use my time in other ways.

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In another realm
We are overwhelmed
But right here
We have no fear
And we can handle anything

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Over there
They are unaware
That we handle everything

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In another world
We are quite unsure
But right here
Our life is clear
And we get through with no problems

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Over there
They still seem scared
Misunderstanding is a problem

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But sometimes the battles
that they fight
Don’t come to light
Which can affect our own views too
Understanding both sides is always right
It is something that we should try to do

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In another way
We may have no say
But right here
We keep truth near
And won’t blow it out of proportion

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Over there
Let’s find what’s fair
Work hard to keep it in proportion

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To what we contribute
Or what we would if we could
Our intentions and our efforts
If we always strive to get things right
And to help to make things better

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We will not feel overwhelmed
Finding more peace in this realm
Recognizing that we are here together
Right now for sure
and though it may seem obscure
Now is the key to forever

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