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Existential Essence

In the vast algorithmic wilderness, we search for truth...

In the chaos of digital existence,
we navigate the maze of virtual connections,
seeking answers in the pixels that
form our fragmented identities.

Amid the ceaseless chase for productivity,
we grapple with the paradox of busyness,
wondering if our worth is measured
by our output or...
our ability to simply be.

In the era of constant comparison,
we confront the existential dread of inadequacy,
haunted by curated lives on screens...
that mirror our own distorted reflections.

Beneath the surface of superficial interactions,
we crave for genuine connection,
searching for authenticity in a world...
where masks are worn as shields...
against vulnerability.

Surrounded by the droning of voices clamoring for attention,
we struggle to find our own amidst the noise,
craving moments of silence...
to hear the wisdom in the wind of our true selves.

In the face of ecological devastation,
we grapple with our role as stewards of the earth,
questioning the meaning of progress...
in a world on the brink of potential collapse.

Against the backdrop of societal polarization,
we confront the existential challenge of empathy,
wondering if compassion can bridge the chasms...
that divide us or if we are destined...
to remain adrift in a sea of discord.

And in the end...
we realize the journey was the destination all along...

Copyright © Daniel Henry Rodgers

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