Wise and Light

They put their weight in my bag,

The silly person that I am, I let them.

I allowed the weight to hurt my back,

Still carried it as though it was a gem!

Source: Pexels- Daniil Kondrashin

As the years went by, I was overburdened-

Added extra blocks, stones, sticks & grime.

I realised that they had no right to spend-

What didn't belong to them- my efforts & time.

Then, I climbed up the highest mountain,

It was quite a tough struggle & exercise.

The bag had become heavier in the rain.

I tossed out the stuff; I had become wise!

Others' weight was never mine to carry-

I am keeping all what’s mine & seems divine.

The weight can no longer cause worry/misery!

Without it, I now own my time, feeling fit & fine!

Inspired by the "Weight Was Never Mine" - a beautifully animated video with meaningful words and super expression

You can watch it here- Weight Was Never Mine

Are you carrying the weight of others burdens and expectations?

What do you do when the bag becomes heavy?

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