FREEDOM IS OFTEN PURCHASED BY OTHERS, BUT THE PRICE FOR INDEPENDENCE IS OURS TO PAY

“Freedom is what we all long for but seldom are we free to choose it for ourselves. After its purchased for us, the next choice is to use that freedom in search of independence. That requires our own struggles, strains and choices. Being independent is as costly as freedom.” J Loren Norris

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FREEDOM IS OFTEN PURCHASED BY OTHERS, BUT THE PRICE FOR INDEPENDENCE IS OURS TO PAY

“Freedom is what we all long for but seldom are we free to choose it for ourselves. After its purchased for us, the next choice is to use that freedom in search of independence. That requires our own struggles, strains and choices. Being independent is as costly as freedom.” J Loren Norris

FREEDOM IS THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE
Before one has freedom, the restrictions, limitations and opportunities of life are kept at bay. Decisions we would like to make simply are not ours to make. Freedom is the license handed to us after someone else has fought for it, paid for it, purchased it on our behalf. Freedom is a powerful license. Choices abound and consequences follow when there is freedom. Freedom to choose does not free us of consequences. We have the right to think freely, but not all thought is beneficial. We have the right to act freely, to come and go freely, to speak freely, to choose our friends and associates freely, but the consequences of those rights can be profound in their outcomes.

Just because you are FREE to do something, does not make doing it a good idea.

INDEPENDENCE IS THE RESPONSIBLE APPLICATION OF FREEDOM
If you have been given freedom of any sort, on any level, you have been given a great deal more than you may realize. Every level of freedom at every magnitude comes with enormous responsibility. Freedom affords opportunity, influence, impact, investment and power. Freedom brings with it a double edged sword. If you are free to chose, you are also free to suffer the consequences.

Being independent is a wholly different matter. Independence requires taking responsibility for the choices, the actions and the outcomes of EXERCISING YOUR FREEDOM. Freedom does not guarantee equal results, just the opportunity to try. Independence expects you to be skilled, determined, diligent and accountable as you apply your freedom. Independence let’s no one off the hook. Independence casts no blame on anyone else. Independence gives credit to all of the contributors. Independence builds on every opportunity to make life easier for others.

Independence is your buying power to afford someone else’s freedom.

BOTH FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE COME AT A HIGH PRICE
The price for freedom has been paid in blood for most of human history. Those who have fought and died for freedom, usually do so for the benefit of future generations or far away nations. Independence costs everything left for the living. Independence demands a life of sacrifice over selfishness, adding value to others over simply amassing wealth for ourselves, treasuring freedom and honoring those who paid for it over taking freedom for granted and mocking those who died for it. It is ironic that many who are free, deride those who purchased their freedom and mock the symbols which honor their fight. That is the epitome of freedom and the quagmire of independence.

If you knew independently the cost of your freedom, you would invest more in keeping it.


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