Chasing Dragons
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I am chasing dragons
I am searching for the ultimate experience, which will test my limits in every way and make me feel invincible.

Seeking the primal state of mind
Looking to tap into the rawest, most basic part of my consciousness and act on pure instinct, unmediated by reason or thought.

Filling my veins with venomous lust
Indulging in a desire for power, excitement, and dominance that feels almost addictive -- like ancient, poisonous magic coursing through my body.

Awakening the beast inside
Tapping into a savage, animalistic part of myself that is usually suppressed by civilization and social norms.

Seeking no meaning only feeling
Abandoning reason and the search for purpose, instead focusing solely on the sensations and emotions of the moment.

Entering the shape of the beholder
Transforming myself into someone (or something) that can confront and challenge whatever obstacles stand in my way.

And get ready to fight
Preparing myself for a violent, unpredictable clash with some primal force -- something that will either destroy me or make me stronger.

An overwhelming attack of emotionless fury
Being consumed by a kind of relentless, unstoppable rage that seems to originate from some dark, inhuman place within me.

Seek to trigger the fright inside
Trying to provoke or intimidate some kind of opposing force -- almost like a hunter, circling and testing its prey.

Conquer your fears and kill your courage
Overcoming whatever doubts or hesitations I may have about this quest, and pushing myself to the point where I am no longer afraid even of death itself.

A mind seeking mission is on stake
This whole endeavor is a test of the power and will of my mind, as I navigate through chaos and forge new connections between thought and action.

Exploration of strength
Trying to understand my own capacity for resilience, endurance, and determination in the face of impossible odds.

In mind, body and heart
Pushing myself to the limits on every possible level -- intellectually, physically, and emotionally.

An ultimate test of the
This is the most extreme trial and challenge that I have ever faced in my life, and perhaps ever will.

Presence of your being
Being completely and utterly present in the moment, without any distractions or interruptions from the outside world.

Not to think
Abandoning conscious thought and analysis, and simply following the urge of the moment, whatever that may be.

Only act on instincts while you steer
Trusting my deepest base-level intuition to guide me through this perilous journey, without overthinking any specific decision or move.

Into the face of your possible death
Willfully accepting the risk of total destruction, physical or otherwise, in order to pursue this quest to its furthest end.

Sharpens you to the utter limits
Pushing me to the brink of what I can handle, and forcing me to discover new strengths and depths of power within myself.

Of consensus
Completely rejecting any societal norms or expectations in favor of following the raw commands of my own mind and heart.

So close but yet so far in presence
Being tantalizingly close to some kind of mythical or legendary power, but still feeling a gulf of separation between it and myself.

Of this observation
Reflecting on this whole journey and its ultimate meaning or purpose, in a detached and analytical way.

Viewing this fight through primal eyes
Seeing the battle not as a societally-ingrained struggle with rules and limitations, but as a primal, almost ritualistic conflict.

Feeling neither good nor bad
Being beyond the realm of typical moral judgments or concepts of right and wrong; my actions are ultimately driven by pure impulse, not guilt or shame.

A state of carelessness is what I am feeling
Being free from the weight of normal emotions like anxiety, caution, or even self-preservation, and instead experiencing a state of almost reckless abandon.

The pleasure of ultimate pain
Deriving a kind of sadistic enjoyment or satisfaction from the extreme lengths to which I am willing to go and the torment I am willing to endure.

Is sending warning light flashes
Understanding, at some level, that my actions and desires may be dangerous or self-destructive, and that some kind of warning is necessary.

Of irrational behavior not humanly accepted
Recognizing that some of the impulses and drives I am experiencing may be seen as insane, grotesque or abnormal by the standards of human civilization.

But humanity is no longer an issue
Being free from the weight of societal norms, expectations or moral judgments, and thus able to act purely on my own most primal desires, unencumbered by shame or embarrassment.

Irrational feelings are non-existing
Being beyond the reach of logical or rational analysis, and instead driven entirely by raw animalistic impulses and drives.

The only reality is the ongoing fight
The only thing that matters in this journey is the continued struggle and battle against some unknown, nameless opponent -- all else is irrelevant.

Coldness and grimness swarms to my blood
Being consumed by a kind of brutal, almost mechanical form of power or strength, that is fueled more by will and determination than by positive emotions or motives.

Regaining strength to fight on
Pushing through the pain, exhaustion and despair to continue advancing towards the ultimate goal, even when all seems lost.

When all the pain is gone and the wounds are healed
Reaching a state of physical exhaustion or injury, but then finding a way to push through and carry on despite the damage.

The awakening of a new chase is on for the strong
Reaching a new level of power, determination or strength, after overcoming some grueling challenge or struggle.

From beyond I have traveled
Starting out from some place far outside of normal society, norms, or emotions and trying to reach an even more powerful, primal place.

And to the end I will see
Planning and preparing to continue onward, no matter the danger or risk, until I finally reach the ultimate goal.

Enter the dragon
Bringing myself face to face with some great, unknown force that holds the key to ultimate power or strength.

Causing its will to be mine
Confronting this enemy or obstacle and then subsuming it into my own will and power.

Pay the price of immortality and
Accepting the fact that the power, strength or ability that I seek may come at a cost, perhaps even eternal separation from normal human life or society.

Achieve victory to the mind
Ultimately succeeding in some kind of primal, almost ritualistic battle for dominance, even if the physical or other consequences of that victory may be steep.

But the battle rages on
The struggle and conflict with some unnamed force or obstacle is never truly over -- there will always be some next challenge to overcome, some next enemy to face down.