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Monotony

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By BrettNotGregPublished 11 months ago 1 min read
Monotony
Photo by CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash

The Rat Race.

The Grind.

The nine-to-five.

Whatever you want to call it, mine lacks passion.

Mine lacks meaning.

Mine is a cycle-

Burnout, rinse, repeat.

I long for better.

I strive for deeper.

I aim for higher.

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BrettNotGreg

-Thirty-something enigma with a wide spectrum of interests.

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  • angela hepworth11 months ago

    Monotony can be a killer, that’s for sure.

  • Ann ☕️11 months ago

    So relatable and emotional ❤️ I'm with you on this one. Great piece!

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