What does freedom mean to you?

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Freedom!!

The first thought that comes to your mind is "Being free from yoke or bondage". Is that all freedom means?

I see freedom as the phase in life one reaches, when he/she can attain whatever was desired to achieve without having the fear of disapproval from someone whose thought does not align with yours.

Freedom means taking a bold step to reach your potential fully. Freedom from fear is the best kind of freedom because it helps you get to places you thought were beyond your reach.

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Talking about fear, fear diminishes your self-worth, your goals, happiness, creativity, and prospects of becoming great in life. So many people hold back from attempting something new because of the fear of failure, now the question is: If you fear failure are you truly free?
Definitely no! This is because you've been locked in the abyss of fear and you're a prisoner of fear. 😱

If you always seek people's opinions on how to live your life, are you truly free? You're not living your best life because you always seek validation from people whose circumstances don't tally with yours. Do you know that nobody knows what it feels like to be you? Are you also aware that nobody knows what it feels like to walk in your shoe? so why seek validation from people before living your own life?

Now, if you always criticize yourself and never see the good in yourself, are you truly free? No, tell me, are you? It means that you're your antagonist. Oh, how pathetic!!

There's so much beauty in you and nobody can ever be like you, so how about you reaffirm yourself today and every other day? How about having a modest measure of high self-esteem?

When you hold on to anger and resentment, are you truly free? You give people so much power over you. They control your mood, your productivity, and your health, Do you know that anger can shorten your life span and even destroy you? So why don't you free your mind from anger and be the bigger person?

If you're not comfortable in your skin, tell me are you truly free? (height, appearance, shape, body size, and other attributes that make you unique) would you say you are truly free? This means, you already outnumber yourself where you were made to shine, or where you could have been a star.

Dear one, you're a reflection of the world, so if you see the good in you, others will.

In summary, freedom entails being able to achieve whatever you wish for yourself without any form of hindrance.

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I urge you to face your fears, live your life without other people's validation, let go of anger and be comfortable in your skin.

Truly live your life, my friend, for that is what true freedom is!!

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Till we meet again, this is Amie Geoffrey


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