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The Comparison and Tension of Standing in Line
The narrator shares a story of standing in a long government benefit line in Brooklyn to confront their fear of failure. They strike up a conversation with the person in front of them, reflecting on how we constantly compare ourselves to others. The narrator dislikes lines because they create a sense of competition and tension. The story ends with a realization that while comparison is natural, envy should be avoided.
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