Summary: It's the 4th of July and our theme is freedom. Whether or not you celebrate Independence Day, be sure to keep your own in mind. What does freedom mean to you? To me, it's about savoring the tremendous realization that there are no laws prohibiting me from going where I want when I want how I want, from loving whom I choose, from voting, from owning myself. And even as life continues to erupt in ways that would challenge everything I just said, I dare not question the fact that I am free in the face of it all. And so are you. We're also free to deny the truth of who we are at heart; we're free to live beneath bushels, in closets, in chaos, and under rocks if we choose to, too. We're free to live by ideals that don't fit, by bars set far too low; we're free to remain silent and let other people dictate how we'll live; we're free to do half-assed work and deem ourselves unworthy by denying the dream that's in us. We can do anything! And that's a big deal. A great philosopher once said, "Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you." What will you do with yours? - - - - - - You might also like: I Win! Soft Shoulders Arrive!
