So much, we associate with our lives
More than we imagine
Things, people, thoughts, feelings, experiences
So much more
All markers, definers, identifiers
Yes, identity builders
Each of us
in our own way, seeks
to be somebody, something
Almost always, it’s about being
something other than what we are
Often, mistaking our shadow for the one
coming before casting the shadow
Yes, ambition, aspiration, goals
can hinder us, if
they steer us away
from the simple joy of being
without anywhere to go
or anyone to be
We work so hard
to define our likes, dislikes in life
All because that’s why we think we’re here
Beyond our judgments there is more
Undefinable, ineffiable, ever changing
Something we feel
Something we know
because we are that
Poetic Alchemist 
Andrew: Thanks. Not that we should partake in these things, but they should not consumer us. Hope you are well.
“ambition, aspiration, goals
can hinder us, if
they steer us away
from the simple joy of being”
I agree with this so much!!
Thanks Dan. Sorry again about the loss of your teacher.
Profound!
Thank You!