Heartache is strong motivation

I’m sure I can also say

The same relation goes with faulty expectation

It’s hard not to see it any other way 

What we learn that is if we learn

Is defined after the fact

The most memorable lessons

Are usually predicated: pain-packed

Pay attention

Take a hard look

Don’t repeat the mistake

Otherwise, it will become mistook

I need a connection

One in reality

“I am that I am“

Versus another chapter of metaphysics or epistemology

I need a connection

A covenant with honesty

One where I can dust off myself

When I trip over my stupidity

Emotional bruises

Last as long as we give them power

Take away the sun and Rain 

You take away the flower

On the other hand

In the process of struggle and growth, there is beauty

The Joseph Campbell heroes story

The 12 steps of the journey

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DCG