Oftentimes the only tangible reward received was more work, tighter deadlines, and larger demands.

Such is the irony of life, we just have to be strong and focus more on the things we do best naturally and try to be independent.

So many of us
mimic our masters,
mindlessly mirroring
every quirk and tick,
learning their nervous habits
and deepest desires,
anticipating their wants,
we offer our faithful service
with the quiet hope
we’ll be seen, valued,
and finally chosen.

@ericvancewalton, these cool lines penetrated into my heart.