giving up
I am giving up on
competing
trying to be better
cleverer
than anyone else
and on getting the biggest piece of cake
I am giving up
on attempting to influences outcomes
that are beyond my reach
or outside my circle
I am giving up on having the end in mind
I am giving up
on blaming others
for my struggles
and how I feel
I am giving up on
holding back
on swallowing hurt and joy
and on not standing in my desire
but not on expressing myself
and speaking up
when I am moved to
I am giving up on
pretending I am okay
when I am not
but not on asking for what I want and might need
I am giving up on
measuring myself
on outer achievements
status
and strive
but not on showing up for myself and others
on moving with awareness
and from my heart
I am giving up on
thinking I am not enough as I am
on needing to jump onto the next fad
following the newest and
most exciting trend
I am giving up on giving up
I am giving up
on abandoning myself
but making effort effortless
opening up to simple pleasures