The Hamster escapes the wheel

Porsche Scott she/hers
2022

In my search of greatness, I revert to the wheel of safety 
Subconsciously repeating the cycle that leads to complacency 
Enhancing my stamina and endurance by practicing daily 
To develop the skills to move forward, yet I remain stationed 
Outside of the hamster cage foreshadows all of which I long to be 
But how can I leave, when this is all that's familiar to me? 
With one leap. 
I jump off of the wheel of comfortable confinement 
Completing the first phase in my quest of aspirational alignment 
No longer needing to validate what's already mine 
With each revelation, I inch closer to the finish line 
The hamster wheel granted me strength, but also kept me still 
Now I have earned the freedom to explore what my heart needs fulfilled 
Using my fears as stepping stones of faith
From a pessimistic state of mind of limited space 
I have graciously escaped.