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The Whip or the Carrot

from In Ancient Contemplation by Fields Of Elysium

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The whip or the carrot

Take hold of this moment, do not hesitate.
we have but one chance to see our dreams come to fruition.

with so many distractions, often the path is obscured.
But we must not loose sight of our prize
Stagnation induces loss of intent...
Direction from motivation to induce creation.
We must find balance, we must find our safe home

What is our true motivation in this life?
will we choose the whip or the carrot?

Are we beings of fear, fueled by the cruelty of this world?
Are we beings of greed, with only our own dreams in mind?

Hopelessly succumbing to these flaws in our design,
we often forget the importance of our brief lives.
of all obstacles we face, the biggest is our own minds.

A higher cognitive function lies dormant in our psyche…
An ability to empathize, to fully understand, and appreciate our surroundings.
There is a balance to everything in this universe, and it lies within us all.
We must come to
the conclusion that this "home" is in our mind.
We hold the key to this yin/yang,
Will we choose the whip or the carrot?
Take hold of this moment, do not hesitate.
We have but one chance to see our dreams come to fruition.
Never forget this universal equilibrium!

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from In Ancient Contemplation, released July 1, 2019
Sax solo by Sam Atkinson

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