First, I would like to wish everyone in the United States, a very happy and safe Independence Day. On this day, as well as everyday, take the time to remember our troops, who continue to protect our freedom to daily pursue a great life, liberty, justice, and the pursuit of happiness. Also, take the time to remember the many souls around the world who fight, dream, pray, and die to one day enjoy the privilege to enjoy the same basic freedoms afforded to us.
However, on this day, I want you to look at freedom from a much closer perspective. How free and independent are you? Are you being held prisoner in an unhealthy body that does not feel good and let’s you enjoy the quality of life you truly seek? Are you still working at a job that does not inspire you, nor highlight your true potential? Are you feeling trapped in a relationship that’s physically and/or mentally abusive?
Does the fear of change keep you from getting or finishing your education, taking on a new and much better job, change careers, ask that hottie at the office out for lunch, make peace with a friend or relative you have not spoken to in years, commit to the one person who is truly there for you through thick and then, stop eating foods that you know do not make you feel good, choose your own spirituality despite what others think, vote for the public official you feel speaks to you, despite popular opinion, stop depending on smoking, food, drinking, and other vices in order to escape the realities of life, instead of being a true warrior, and facing life’s daily challenges head on?
As you ponder these thoughts on this day North America celebrates the concept of freedom, celebrate to power of knowing you have the power to face any challenge or fear, with razor-sharp focus, determination, and a “never take no for an answer” attitude.
Please share your comments below, and let me know what freedom means to you, and how you take steps toward your own personal freedom.
Today, “Free Your Mind & The Rest Will Follow.”
Have a safe holiday, and God bless our troops,
Sincere~
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