Peace with oneself

There comes a time
when you want nothing from the world,
not victory,
nor noise,
nor to prove anything to anyone.

All you desire is
to find peace within yourself,
to silence the clamor of thoughts,
and to sit with your heart
without fear or escape.

You stop chasing after everything,
and learn that what is meant for you
will not elude you,
and that what has left...
was never meant for you to begin with.

Suddenly,
priorities shift,
beauty is no longer in what you possess,
but in what you feel,
in your peace of mind,
in sleep without struggle,
and in a morning you don't carry on your shoulders
like a new battle.

And you realize that you don't need
to be perfect for God to love you,
nor flawless for people to appreciate you.
It is enough to be true to your soul,
clear with your heart,
and forgiving of yourself first.

And when that moment arrives—
The moment of reconciliation,
you will smile for no reason,
as if you have finally
found your way in...
and you are no longer wasting your time
running out.

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