FREEDOM! - What is it?

byTFRANTZ

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5 years ago

How do you define freedom?

Merriam-Webster 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

e: EASE, FACILITY

f: the quality of being frank, open, or outspoken

g: improper familiarity

h: boldness of conception or execution

2 a: a political right

b: FRANCHISE, PRIVILEGE."

That's fairly broad, right? So, what about you? How do YOU define freedom? As for me, I resonate deeply with several of the above definitions, specifically 1a, 1c,1f, and 1h.

MY definition of freedom is a combination of those more than all the others. I define freedom as the ability to do or say what I want, when I want, where I want, without fear or regret.

How do you achieve freedom?

I achieve my freedom through principle-centered leadership. You see, I have a definite purpose in my life. I will become financially free with the self-confidence to back it up.

I believe in myself and those around me and will seize every opportunity to practice initiative and leadership in providing service to others.

I use my imagination to visualize my purpose and craft plans for its attainment.

I mix enthusiasm with my work because enthusiasm is the force that energizes my body, mind, and soul.

I fill my heart with sincere gratitude each day.

I exercise self-control to guide my actions with patience and discipline.

I temper my desires by choosing to live within my means to save money, eliminate debt and buy income-producing assets.

I render more service than I am paid for, and I know that in so doing, Infinite intelligence will return even more in due time.

I have a pleasing personality that is both genuine and sincere.

I am an accurate thinker. I know that accurate thought is based on facts and not upon hearsay or random information.

I concentrate by giving my undivided attention to but one task at a time.

I cooperate and mastermind harmoniously with others believing that together, we can do more.

I profit from failure, my own, and others.

I always practice tolerance when dealing with others.

I make the golden rule the foundation of all that I do that affects other people.

I know that the long cut is the only real shortcut, and I commit to putting in the time, gaining the knowledge, and doing the work required to earn my just reward.

As a promoter, I produce meaningful, hype-free marketing that matters.

I believe the stairwell designed by the architect of the universe is leading somewhere great, and I strive to make my choices from this great perspective.

I seek to align myself with companies, products, missions, movements, and organizations firmly aligned with these principles while avoiding those who are not.

I will be the change I wish to see in the world, and even after I have obtained my freedom, I will continue to assist other crusaders on the path.