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We unknowingly create and carry invisible chains, Burdened by expectations, unable to share the weight. We conform to society's rules, Hiding our true selves behind a mask. The pressure to succeed never ceases, It's an exhausting race that we’re always in, Chasing an impossible idea of perfection, Leaving us drained, while our happiness slips away. The opinions of others become overwhelming, Drowning out our inner voices. A long list of 'must-dos' and 'shoulds' controls us, Leading us away from a life that could be our own. But we can break free from these chains, Discover our true selves and let go of the rest. In authenticity, we find our power, And a life lived genuinely is one worth living. So let us break the hold of expectations, And let our light shine even in darkness. In being true to ourselves, we find our path, And a life lived in freedom is a life that dances to its own rhythm...