Cut Loose Your Sandbags
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If you’re weighted down by fear, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by anger, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by hatred, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by stress, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by insecurity, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by greed, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by ambition, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by guilt, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by shame, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by self-doubt, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by worry, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by a bad habit, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by ignorance, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by apathy, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by your image, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by needing to be right, cut it lose.
If you’re weighted down by prejudice, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by unrequited love, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by a bad memory, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by embarrassment, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by inflexibility, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by failure, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by poor health, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by immorality, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by what other people think, cut it loose.
If you’re weighted down by expectations, cut them loose.
If you’re weighted down by a bad mate, cut him or her loose.
If you’re weighted down by unhealthy friends, cut them loose.
If you’re weighted down by too many commitments, cut them loose.
What sandbags are keeping you down?
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