I am all about the dictionary. According to my Webster's dictionary (yes it is an actual dictionary with pages) the definition of Independence is "the quality or state of being independent" travel down 2 entries to Independent " Politically self-governing; free from the control of others; not committed to a political party or faction; not relying on others, especially for financial support; providing or having enough income to enable to one to live without working"
Today I remember why I am able to freely write my feelings without worry of governmental retribution and reflect with gratitude the sacrifices of many people over the years in my behalf so that I have the opportunity to express my own independence. I am also acutely aware of the conflict of independence, as referring to not relying on others. As humans I believe that we need one another, yet we fight that trying to gain our individual independence.
Today I am feeling an enlightenment on balance. I strive to be in a state of self- government, while allowing myself the freedom to rely on others. I am sincerely grateful to live in a place where I can make these decisions for myself and express them. I can strive each day to become the person that I choose to be rather than who someone else decides that I should by mere circumstance of my origin of birth.
Today I am truly grateful to be an American!!!
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