Happiness is Freedom!
We all strive to be free but what does it mean?
It's something different for everyone I think.
I read a quote I loved and the essence has always stayed with me, though I can't recall who it was from.
It was: "When you no longer care what others think you have reached a greater level of freedom." or something along those lines.
I thought it was so true. I have never cared what people thought of the way I looked/dressed as long as I felt good. Now as I get older I no longer care about their opinions of my life in general and once you reach that point you do feel a great sense of freedom. You do things that make you happy and can easily ignore disapproving comments and looks. You are able to offer your opinions, beliefs and thoughts without wondering what others will think. I used to keep quiet about much of my thinking and beliefs because others think differently, now I am free to do and say what I wish. If they laugh or ridicule, that is their problem, not mine.
I am not saying you shouldn't consider others feelings because that is important, no one should be cruel or callous to any living thing.
Reaching this level of freedom brings great happiness and contentment. I have nothing to prove and don't need to explain myself.
What gives you freedom?
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Not having to answer to a boss, gives me the freedom to do as I wish. And that makes me happy.
Derek
I love that too Derek, makes me happy too.
Thank you for commenting, much appreciated.
Linda
Hi Linda,
Freedom for me is gained from within myself. The freedom to make choices, and being comfortable with me.
Don't know if that made any sense, but that is pretty much it for me.
Thank you for the share,
Michael
I agree Michael, it is. That makes perfect sense. So many look for it externally but all comes from within.
Thank you.
Linda
I have gone through the same and when I went to visit Africa, I sensed rejection but I was okay with it never bothered me and then I knew I have reached that level of freedom I just don’t care who leaves and who stays in my life
Congratulations Cinderella, it can be tough to reach that point but wonderful and amazing when you do.
Learning that FEAR is just False Evidence Appearing Real is one big step to Freedom:)
Pleasing the negative has impeccable cost! and distraction.
Kia Kaha to you Chick.! "Stay Strong" :)
Rob
Yes Robert, freedom is also learning to face fears and understanding that most aren't real.
Thank you, you stay strong too, take care.
Love this!!
I have been fortunate in my life that I Love what I do... (Massage)
As for the negative people... I learned a long time ago that I don't control their happiness, only mine...
Shaunna
A good lesson to learn Shaunna, harder for some than others. I realised that when most people attack others verbally it's not actually about the person they are attacking, more about what they don't like in themselves.
Thank you for responding.
Linda, well said. I have always strived to be like you and not care what others think. I never accomplished that so I have found a happy medium. Don’t pay attention to the negative naysayers but give every care to the feelings and needs of others.
Getting ready to fly. See u in 2 hours.
Laura
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What a great thought. For me freedom is being to express myself freely. As we get older this gets easier. We give up on caring too much about others opinions of us. I am truly happy. I don't need alot I have a simple life and that is what gives me joy. My children, hubby and pets.
Wanda