The Colors of Freedom
What does freedom mean to you?
As I sit down to write today, I’m reflecting on a question that feels especially significant: what does freedom mean to me?
To me, freedom is the ability to live life on my own terms. It’s the power to make choices that align with my values, pursue my passions, and express myself authentically. Freedom is the absence of constraints, the freedom from fear, and the courage to be myself.
Freedom is Blue, Red, and White
Freedom is the stars and stripes of the American flag, a symbol of hope and opportunity. It’s the courage to chase the American Dream, and the resilience to overcome obstacles along the way.
The Freedom to Dream
Freedom means having the courage to chase my dreams, no matter how big or small they may seem. It’s the ability to take risks, embrace uncertainty, and trust that I have the strength to overcome any obstacle. For me, this meant moving to the USA, building my career, and making a life for myself. It meant finding love and starting a family and raising my children with the values of freedom and opportunity. My country boy and our American babies are a constant reminder of the blessings of freedom.
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The Freedom to Be
Freedom is also the ability to be myself, without apology or pretension. It’s the freedom to embrace my quirks, my flaws, and my individuality. It’s the confidence to stand out, rather than blend in. For me, this means keeping my Brazilian essence, even as I’ve made a new life in America. It means embracing my cultural heritage and passing it down to my children.
The Freedom to Live
Lastly, freedom is the ability to live in the present moment, to appreciate the beauty of life, and to find joy in the everyday moments. It’s the freedom to love, to laugh, and to live life to the fullest. And not for last, it’s the freedom to enjoy this ride with God’s blessings, knowing that every day is a gift.
Freedom is the canvas of life, A brushstroke of courage, a palette of strife. It’s the colors of dreams, the hues of the soul, A masterpiece of hope, where love makes us whole.
With every stroke, we paint our own way, A path of liberty, where we seize the day. For freedom is the essence of who we are, A radiant beacon, shining near and far.
In a world where freedom is not always a guarantee, I’m grateful for the liberties I have. Today, I’m reminded to cherish and exercise my freedom, and to use it as a catalyst for growth, creativity, and connection.
This article originally appeared on May 11, 2024, Alanna Personal's Blog.
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4 个月Appreciating the American dream is the key to success. Despite the constant complaints from naysayers about the system being rigged or the American dream being dead, I beg to differ! The American dream is what you make it. In the United States, we are free to work for whoever we want, quit when we want, start our businesses, work as contractors, travel for work, work remotely, and more. Perhaps our idea of the American dream should not be limited to owning a big house with a picket fence and a dog but rather a vision that aligns with our needs, wants, and long-term goals as American residents and citizens. People risk their lives to come to this country to pursue the “American dream.” Let’s not take it for granted.
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