The Challenge of Being Human

The challenge of being human
Can stop us in our tracks
Every time we try to do
Anything that really counts.
It is a part of who we are,
The tendency to be small,
The sense of being overwhelmed,
Of simply feeling scared,
Thinking who am I to succeed,
Suffering procrastination constipation,
Amnesia and paralysis,
Just being uncomfortable,
Being disorganized and confused,
Not having enough time,
Or closing down
And not communicating
What needs to be said,
Complaining about
And judging what is
Rather than being at cause
In creating a change,
Taking it personal,
Taking offense,
Thinking it is all about us,
Comparisons,
Our worst against their best,
Letting “not wanting to do it” stop us,
Playing it safe
And being in control,
Being confronted,
Burdened by looking good,
It appearing to be
Just too much hard work,
Thinking we already have it made,
Deluding ourselves into complacency
Being out of integrity
Where our actions don’t fit our words,
Avoiding confrontation,
Fear of addressing the issues
And fear of failing,
Or simply looking silly,
That keeps us in our place,
Wondering, Wondering
How does anyone ever succeed?