on struggle - by jaron - the way home
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the problem with smooth and comfortable
Art by @fureneshit The concept of struggle has been on my mind. I don't really mean struggle in the sense of survival against an ever-present danger, nor in the sense of a great clash between two warring factions. I mean struggle in a more broad definition — pure, lasting effort. Expending a great deal of energy over an extended period of time, even performing actions that you don't necessarily feel inclined to do. Think fighting through a flood of papers for that “pointless” writing class you're taking, spending months prepping for an important interview panel, or rehearsing repeatedly for…
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