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tis’ a simple life - by julian rage - young & angry

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sometimes I write reminders to myself, this is one of those times.

Occasionally, I find myself straying from everything I am and wish to be. So far, I’ve made it back each time. Yesterday, I read Unnecesseriat, and cried for the first time in two years. I’m still not sure why. But I’m glad I did. It’s funny how the world looks so much clearer through tears. I might be too hard on myself, desire is as human an emotion as any. And I am no unwavering saint; it’s hard to be one in a world that demands the opposite. But then again, everything that’s worth doing is hard. We know what we want, which is why they have to try so hard to make us forget. But the…

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