It’s Probably Just the Context

Is it really you?

Doing something that isn't really your jam...
and then feeling anxious/ upset/ out-of-place...
and then telling yourself it's your fault and something must be wrong with you...

Is like a bird diving into a fishbowl,
not being able to breathe
and then blaming himself
"I'm defective," he says...

Furthermore, telling yourself "if I only could adapt"
or "if I could just fix something about myself and this would feel different"...

Is just as effective,
As the bird in the fishbowl thinking a wetsuit will solve his woes...
Sure.. perhaps an oxygen tank would help...
But the bird still isn’t a fish...
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Remember: You (and this bird) aren't defective.

It's probably just the context.