What does freedom mean to you?

July 4th is complicated. While there are many aspects of our country to love and celebrate – there’s so much about it that is challenging and oppressive – especially right now.

In addition to sourcing the obligatory red, white and blue outfit and a bbq – on this day, I like to reflect on what freedom means to me.

This practice reminds me of what I’m looking to create individually, with my family and my community. And what I’m fighting for every day.

Here are some prompts to get you thinking…

What is the freedom you desire in your life?

How are you helping to create that freedom? For yourself and for others?

Where are you not free?

Who’s benefiting from your lack of freedom?

What kind of support or help do you need to find the freedom you seek?

Freedom doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. In fact, oftentimes freedom comes as part of a community and belonging somewhere.

I’m grateful to be in community with all of you! Please let me know the results of your reflection. I’m curious how freedom looks for you. Where you’re feeling it and where you’re not. What you’re working toward and where you feel like you’ve truly landed.