I thought of this idea in about three minutes this morning while studying for my Capitalism and Democracy quiz. I blurted it all out on the page at once, and it happened to end up in poetry. I've never had this idea before, and I don't live up to any of what I am preaching here, but I think it makes sense for me to start trying.
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Do not reward yourself for hard work.
Do not reward yourself for cynicism, or intelligence,
Or ingenuity, or optimism.
Do not reward yourself for social aptitude.
Do not reward yourself for individuality or rebellion.
Do not reward yourself for feats of manipulation, or humor,
Or romance, or efficiency.
Reward balance.
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