Transforming 
a single destructive tendency 

requires revolutionary self-effort

(and persistent worship at the altar of intent)

To alter one undesirable habit 
might count as a lifetime’s 

accomplishment.

It’s as tricky as 
rolling a boulder up a mountain- 

one trip

and it may tumble back to base

(but every time we slip we learn how not to)

Basic human nature 
navigates polarized currents 

performing Yin-Yang acrobatics

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A pessimist points fingers (all of them, plus toes) 
at our mistakes 
claiming them to be as inevitable 
and obvious 

as a smoking chimney when a fire’s been lit

An optimist insists 
(ultimately) 
we’ll overcome them, 

as sure as Heavenly orbs rise and set

Both are correct

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