Is it possible to have too much freedom? I'm not exactly sure but after spending the last week thinking about all of the different freedoms I have, it seems that there are more than anyone realizes. I wonder if we as Americans deserve our freedoms if we don't appreciate, respect and honor them. In any case, I have enjoyed my week of personal contemplation and I have a renewed respect for the enviable position most of us find ourselves in here in the USA. Even in my darkest moment of financial difficulty I have it better than 3/4 of the world. I can't remember a time when I couldn't express my faith, buy what I needed, or give my vote on a political matter. I have also begun to center my world view around lesser recognized freedoms that are almost more important than the more obvious. Like personal freedom to have boundaries and say NO to people and things that would be a detriment to my life goals. Or how about the freedom that comes with getting out of debt? Owe no man....it's a worthy goal. To look beyond daily irritations and appreciate my abundant blessings. Not one of us can really complain.
We have the HBO miniseries John Adams and it's one of my all time favorites. Paul Giamatti does such a good job, but I'm biased because I ♥ Paul Giamatti. No matter how hard I try, I just can't imagine living back then and accomplishing what they did. All I can do is read, watch, learn and remember. We also have a copy of David McCullough's 1776 the illustrated edition. Love it! And I hear it's being made into a miniseries as well. Can't wait! And as long as I have the freedom of owning books and videos, I will be getting them out every year for my family to learn and remember.
So I want to wish all of America a happy 4th and I pray we all take the time to understand what freedom really means. Here's a little youtube and even though it's on the "cheezy seen it a million times" side, it really doesn't get too old in my book. It's what the 4th is all about!
