Independence: n. - the condition of being independent; freedom from the control, influence, support, or help of others
As we celebrate this Independence Day, we honor & celebrate those who have sacrificed for us to enjoy this freedom. As many of us are getting together for cookouts and family gatherings, let's not forget the true meaning of independence. Many have died for the opportunity for us to worship the way we want, to have the freedom to be anything we want, and to be able to do anything we want; however we want, whenever we want, wherever we want.
As I reflect on this Independence Day, I'm looking inward to what does independence mean for me. What type of independence am I celebrating? I'm celebrating the independence of being a business owner, freedom from the control of others' thoughts and opinions, freedom from excess weight, freedom from dead relationships, freedom from brokenness, freedom from religion, freedom from lack of self-knowledge, and freedom from lack & poverty. These types of freedom can only be obtained through self-evaluation, discipline, and the desire to own your own destiny. Think about your own independence day. What individual independence are you celebrating today? Please share. Until next time.
"True independence and freedom can only exist in doing what's right." Brigham Young
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