Happy 4th of July!
I recently came across a profound definition of freedom that left me in awe. It goes like this:
“Freedom is when a person is in a priceless position where
they have “everything” to gain and nothing to lose.
Our amazing founders boldly broke free from their constraints, taking a tremendous risk to choose freedom. They adopted a mindset where they had everything to gain and nothing to lose!
Do you feel weighed down by past limitations, self-imposed restrictions, or the expectations of others?
Here are three perspectives on freedom that have guided me on my journey to becoming the best version of myself:
- Freedom of Thought
- Freedom of Choice
- The Freedom Pass
1. Freedom of Thought
We become what we think about. God has given us the most powerful thing in the universe - which is our mind. This is our most important resource. Our founders tapped into this power. They were well aware of how their thoughts impacted their life. They understood and believed that they could change their thoughts, which would eventually change their behavior, which would change the trajectory of their new life in America. Once we understand that we have the POWER and we are in control, this will set us free and inspire us all to take another step.
2. Freedom of Choice
The understanding that we have the freedom of choice is a foundational factor in our becoming the best version of ourselves. We are the sum total of all the choices that we have made. Whatever we have chosen up to this point, today we have the power to chart any course we wish. Though we may regret some of our choices, we never lose the ability to make new choices going forward. Our founders of America understood this principle.
3. The Freedom Pass
Success is not final, failure is not fatal, but not trying is certain death. If you never try, you automatically fail. Until I understood this myself, I was shackled by the notion that defeats were final and successes were permanent. Once those shackles were removed, I had the freedom to learn, grow, and truly pursue excellence. I came to envision this as a literal freedom pass that I gave myself. This pass has allowed me to navigate through many peaks and valleys of life with a clear vision and steady rudder. By allowing ourselves the freedom to grow, we will see new opportunities just like our founders did!
The freedoms gifted to us by our founders have empowered us to think, choose, and pursue our dreams with action. As Americans, we will forever be grateful for their invaluable contributions.
So go out there, embrace the mindset of having "everything to gain and nothing to lose," and experience true freedom!
Happy 4th of July!
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