Cry Freedom
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Self-Liberation can be a life changing occurrence that will change your perspective on many variations in your life. Not too long ago I was afforded the opportunity to either take the chance to travel and experience things I held myself back from doing for a long time. I could have either allowed a continuation of hindering excuses to stop me from seeing new things as I’ve previously done, or I could allow myself the chance to experience a fraction of a part of life I
know I
deserve. I chose the latter; and it was the best thing I could have done for myself at this time in my life. It was also a blessing to have the friends and family around me that brought the most peace to share these moments with. The
love, support, and encouragement I
received made me comfortable with my decision and comfortable with being away from my “safe haven” or home for so long. In everything we do, every decision we make, there are always lessons.
So What Did I Learn? I learned that my
freedom as an individual
my community, but it also limited me in broadening my view of my environment, or even
should never be compromised, or taken for granted; even
the world. No matter how many books I read,
if the one obstructing me from that freedom
documentaries I watch, or stories I am told I will
is
myself. I kept myself in what I thought was a safe “bubble” for many years of my life. Every step had to make sense before I took it. I never really took
chances on experiencing things that took me outside
never get a full
life experience until I
venture to any point of interest myself. A lived experience can’t occur if a physical initiative isn’t taken in your life.
I made a promise to myself before the end
of my comfort zone. In so many ways that limited not only
of 2020 that I will no longer stand in my way of
my life’s experiences and chances to make bonds within
life, love, prosperity, and the pursuit of
