Fleeting Freedom The Fourth of July and patriotism stir up my feelings about this country and the way we are headed. I would love to see a more inclusive country that embraces the ideals upon which it was founded. Here’s a lovely video that speaks to that idea. Can we have freedom in a healthy,…
This week Awesome Stories brings you the benefits of aging, wildlife crossings, book carving, hempcrete and 100 Thank Yous. 100 Thank Yous This is maybe the most inspiring story I’ve seen in the last year. Lori Portka created a beautiful and unique way to express more gratitude in her life called A 100 Thank Yous. First…
Most of us yearn for freedom. It seems to be hard wired into our mind and hearts. Living in the United States, I, like many of us, believe in the ideals upon which our country was founded: freedom, equality, happiness and self government. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,…
What does the word freedom mean to you? And does freedom come with responsibilities to others? For me, freedom comes with responsibility. Freedom means the right to think, speak, and live my truth while doing no harm. I believe that our rights must be integrated with the rights of others as well as the responsibility to…
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