Freedom
The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines freedom as:
1 : the quality or state of being free: such as
a : the absence of necessity, coercion, or constraint in choice or action
b : liberation from slavery or restraint or from the power of another : independence
c : the quality or state of being exempt or released usually from something onerous freedom from care
d : unrestricted use gave him the freedom of their home
e : ease, facility spoke the language with freedom
f : the quality of being frank, open, or outspoken answered with freedom
g : improper familiarity
h : boldness of conception or execution
2 a : a political right
b : franchise, privilege
Since I was born in America many people around the world feel those from my country are born with so much more than others. That is true in many ways but not others. It is my feeling that humankind has been under the rule of those that have taken all of our freedoms piece by piece.
Our history has been taken from us and so much of our ingenuity stolen. We see a lot of this happening in such countries as China; where people are told how to dress, where to live, what to eat. This new initiative of mine is not based on politics but based on the inherent need of humans to be free.
There are so many examples of the China Ink Girl, in history and a lot of cover-ups. This post is dedicated to those who live in this world without knowing what is going on, and for those who give up their lives in the process of showing truth.
The Initiative
It is my hope that people will continue this initiative by posting about not only their ideas of what freedom means to them, but also what is going on in their country as events shift. There is an understanding that a lot is going on in the world and people are having a very tough time. Tough time, as in not even having food to eat and the total reliance on government assistance. This in of itself bothers me a great deal.
In addition, I would like positive posts on what we all can do to make freedom happen for all. Post a photo, poem, rant, or whatever you want on the meaning of freedom. The tag #freedomfriday will be created with this first post and continue on with your help. There are so many people from around the world that enjoy freedom in their own way. Examples of how you enjoy freedom is an encouragement for those who are trying to obtain their freedom, or just something beautiful to see.
The idea is that everyone will feel free to be who they are, say what they want, write what they want without judgment. Freedom has been a very important factor in my life and something I enjoy seeing in all creatures. Being controlled is not something I prescribe to, nor place on others. So, please let me see youand allow other to be seen.
Let me begin with something I do with my freedom ...
Most people think because I'm half Native American are surprised to find out that I love this country or admire many of it's "founders." First and foremost I believe in Peace, Love, and Liberty, there is a lot more that I feel that is important to humanity but these are my top three. It is fruitless to harbor resentment or anger over the past. Learning to live in the NOW has been an eye opener and something I encourage all think about.
One of the "founders," George Washington said it simply and giving up our freedom of speech would be detrimental to humankind, as mentioned earlier many countries have taken control over people and their personal power. To the point of what people wear, eat, and more. Personally, it took me many years to realize the power of my own voice and use it.
Growing up as an only child I was heavily protected in my family circle and I still am. This in turn made me very quiet and shy. It wasn't until I got older that the power of our own voice/speech is so important for all of us. All of us no matter how far we are from each other means something. If I hear your voice from across the entire planet, I appreciate hearing your voice. Especially if we sync up and speak the same language. The same language means a form of understanding, even if we do not right now then maybe we will someday.
Freedom to speak of course does not mean we are intending to hurt someone, but what we say should also be judgment free and without picking it apart. Also, the entire concept of "careless speech," in order not to hurt someone can be a touchy subject, however, my feeling is that we should always be allowed to say what is on our mind. Even the cray have a voice. LOL! Which, in turn means someone has the ability to either walk away from negativity or feed into it.
This initiative is not for people to hurt one another, but to come together as One. That is how my people would say it.
There are so many things taking place in the world that are restricting freedom, so with this initiative I'd love to just see how people respond from around the world. I look forward to hearing from you on your thoughts on the topic of freedom, and show me what you are doing in the form of enjoying your freedom too.
To start you off here are 30 ways to Create More Freedom in your life:
- Stop comparing yourself to others
- Free yourself from people in your life that don’t raise your energy
- Make a committed decision about something that you have been putting off
- Go for a walk in nature and empty your mind
- Get all your to-do’s out of your head and schedule them into your diary (including the good stuff!)
- Stop setting yourself unrealistic goals
- Make a pact with yourself not to constantly do things you ‘should’ do
- Free yourself from other people’s agenda’s
- Don’t be available for gossip
- Stop judging others
- Stop looking back at perceived past failures, the past has gone, the present is now and the future is in your hands to be created
- Get a coach that you resonate with who can help you strip back the conditioning that is not serving you or wasn’t even yours in the first place
- Have non-negotiable time for you everyday
- Free yourself from self judgment, write down 20 things that you love about yourself – NOW
- Stop putting yourself under pressure to have everything perfect, done is good enough
- Free yourself from having to prove yourself right, sometimes just knowing it is enough
- Forgive someone, today, it will free up SO much energy
- Book something today that you’ve always wanted to do but have been putting off for the right time, the right time is now
- Start asking yourself better questions, like who am I not to do x rather than who am I to do x
- Drop the drama – seriously, you will experience so much more freedom when commit to a drama free life
- Stop blaming your parents, they’ve only ever done what they’ve known to do (they have had their own stuff to deal with)
- Remove anything in your diary that doesn’t feel you with pleasure
- Create some space to vision what your version of irresistible living looks like
- Free your body from toxic foods – it will pay you back ten times over
- Empty your inbox
- Free yourself from fear about something by asking yourself, is this story I’ve created around something really true?
- Go part time or quit a job if you this is what you need to do to experience the freedom you crave
- List all the reasons why you should do something you deeply desire, rather than why you shouldn’t
- Quit people pleasing. You will be a far greater inspiration, and have much more impact on people when you are out their going after your desires rather than spending your time and energy doing ‘favours’ for people
- And lastly, and most simply, be you. That is the ultimate freedom
My question to you is this:
How Do You Express Freedom?
You can tell me in a #ulog, #DLive, or any which way you wish to express your freedom. I'm hoping this will catch on and people worldwide will share their thoughts on the topic. Thank you for all that participate!
Just remember ...
Use the #freedomfriday in your post and if it is simply amazing I may prompted to give away #steembasicincome! Peace.
Greetings,
Thank you for stopping by to read my blog. I’m a First Nation member of the Hopi & Apache Native American tribes, Medicine woman in-training, first time blogger since November 2017, (right here on Steemit), paralegal, researcher, and writer based in the Mountains of Colorado, USA. I work closely with fellow planktons and minnows in a few groups by helping them adjust to Steemit and curate quality content. I’m especially interested in finding others who love natural medicine originating from ancient practices, gold and silver, energy work, and the spirit world. Additionally, I'm the creator of #MedicineCardMonday, so if you are interested in receiving a Native American blessing stop by my blog every Monday, or just say hello!
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