FREEDOM is not FREE

In the year of 2000 I took a brave step into freedom by leaving an abusive relationship. This post is not about that, but rather, the cost of freedom. For anyone interested in the back story of my "Journey to Freedom" feel free to read my story here. When I walked out of that relationship (with my two children) the anticipation of living in peace was my only hope. Unknown to me at that time, just how difficult that decision would prove to be walking forward in my life.

We are free to make any decision in our life, but, we are not free from the consequences of those choices. I do believe the trials and tribulations that we experience in life serve a valuable purpose. One can choose to fall, or rather rise like a phoenix. Life can be difficult and it can be rewarding. Now 25 years later (leaving the abusive relationship) it's shocking how it continues to knock me down in the most cherished areas of my life. To that I say, "It is what it is". The alternative was not an option!

Here is my point about FREEDOM not being free ...

To the families that have lost loved ones in war, they are

very familiar that freedom is not free.

To the people that are truly awake on Earth today, they know freedom is not free.

We are watching the slow decline of freedom on this planet. Many are oblivious to the actual agenda. Their are freedom fighters acknowledging what's happening and...

• Some are burying their head in the sand hoping it will all go away

• At a loss about what to do

• Believing someone will stop the evil (elect a politician to be their savior)

• Standing up and shouting corruption to whomever will listen

• Planning and creating solutions for their future to remain free (not cave to the agenda being played out)

Freedom demands a certain level of letting go. The question may be, "Let go of what?" There is no one answer and each personal experience is unique. Freedom can and will demand a great deal from you, such as:

CHANGE

• Life will change by design

• Life will knock you down

• Life can rise you up

• Life will likely become lonely

• Life will change in good ways and in less than favorable ways

• Etc.

FAREWELLS

• Facing the loss of family and friends

• Facing the loss of social change

• Facing the loss employment/career

• Facing the loss of people you adore and love

• Facing much more than you ever expect

• Etc.

FEAR

• Fear of losing family and friends

• Fear of financial stress

• Fear of future

• Fear is a Bully

Indeed when all is said and done, we have only two choices:

• Remain fearful

• Rise to the challenge

  
  

To those who see with loving eyes, life is beautiful.

To those who speak with tender voices, life is peaceful.

To those who help with gentle hands, life is full.

And to those who care with compassionate hearts, life is good beyond all measure.  ~~Author Unknown~~

This blog details my personal healing journal over the past 2+ decades. This information is offered freely as personal research only.

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