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Just A Thought – What Means Freedom?

January 13, 2020•Just a thought, Liberation, Power of thoughts, Self-development, Soul

My first thoughts may be doing what I want, having no obligations, no duties, and only taking care of myself and my needs. Perhaps this comes to mind first because barely someone can do this. But let’s pretend to go for this. It would lead to isolation pretty soon because it would mean to lock everyone out. In thinking we’d free ourselves we’d send ourselves in a homemade prison.

Isn’t freedom rather the ability to embrace life as it is without feeling the need to escape? It has a lot to do with understanding that we are not our circumstances but the ones who are in the driver’s seat and navigate through them. The being that drives that car has always been free. It is the mind that decides which way to turn the key.

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The purpose of my blog is to inspire and shine a light on the beauty and power of the wonderful being inside your body. You came into this world to share what only you can give. Remember who you really are, conquer the world the way you always wanted to, and become the blessing to all of us that you were meant to be.

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Love your deeper thoughts always Erika.. Indeed the very fact we are ‘Wanting’ ‘Freedom’ Implies we are imprisoned.. We have to come at our thoughts from a different perspective, as you and I both now understand and know .
It is the same principle as manifesting… To Want something only means you are sending that message of Want into the Universe, so there for you live in Lack, because of your Wanting, implies you do not have what you need.. So you will always be Wanting..

However if we turn our thoughts to the ‘Present!’ The ‘Gift’ given in the NOW of moments… When we see ourselves as already Free, embracing that feeling of love of all things.. We are Free… because we have stopped restricting and limiting ourselves to the confines of the boxes we place ourselves when we tell ourselves we cannot do this or that..

Its all a matter of how we, our minds perceive our circumstances… And we ALL of us have a Key,, Within ALL of us.. Its just applying it to the ignition and learning how to steer our thoughts..

Beautiful thoughts as always my friend..
Sorry I have not got all that much time here today dear Erika… I have been on a mission most of this wet windy day in catch up mode.. But I will be back..

Love to you my friend.. Enjoy the rest of what is left of your day ❤
Hugs your Way… 💖🌈💖

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That is the big mistake many make when they try to achieve or have something. They send out “I am missing out on something” vibes and that is already the answer of universe. That’s why it is important that we practice gratitude because that sends out the “I am blessed” vibes”. But who am I telling this… since you already said it in your comment. It is just the big misunderstanding when people are sending wishes to the universe and don’t understand why they don’t get it.

As you said, a matter of perspective and thoughts… here we go with your post again. Wonderful how both go along with each other again.

Thank you very much for your wonderful comment, Sue. Have a lovely evening 💖

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Reading this just gave me the chills Erica!! I have always said that I want to give a TED talk!!! I admire that platform a lot and after I watched Brene Brown’s Netflix special I was convinced that that stage is for me. I fully agree, I opened a door with this blog and I love connecting with like minded people on here. I too believe there are no accidents or coincidences. Our paths and trajectories are already aligned and set in the stars. I can see myself on that TED talk stage. It’s wild that you said that, it’s always been a goal. I have done public speaking to large groups when we (my fiance and I) lived in Florida) and I’m about to do my 1st poetry slam this Friday!!
By the way, are you on social media?

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I love when I get chills reading peoples replies or comments. Because they confirm the feeling of a deep truth. Your path of spreading awareness has only begun.
Btw. where are you from?
Yes, I am on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest (AuthorErikaKind). But I am a bad user since I don’t have time to linger there every day. My platform is my blog and I only use social media for drawing people to my blog.

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Completely understandable. I really feel what you just said here and I believe it. I’m originally from a small town in Northern NJ born and raised about 15 minutes outside NYC. Then I moved to RI, where my ex-husband is from for 13 yrs….messy divorce landed me in South Florida outside Miami where my family retired to. Met my fiance who moved us back to his home in Sallas, TX where I currently live. I soooooo miss the beach and living on the East coast. Where are you from?

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So, you are living in Dallas right now. Cool. 4 years ago I went there together with a blogger friend to meet another blogger. I have not seen a lot of the city since we stopped somewhere in the suburbs. But I saw the skyline when I changed planes in Dallas.

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Yes!! It’s a cosmopolitan city and I work right downtown. I manage a boutique inside a high end hotel and I love it. It’s more concierge shopping so on my downtime I get to write. My dear friend is the owner so it’s kind of a dream position for now. Eventually, I would love to write and travel around doing speaking engagements to share my story🙏

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Wow, that’s like a jackpot. Fantastic that you got there. I hear you regarding what you would love doing in the end. As we always say, small but continuous steps … they will lead to your destination. Big hugs your way 💖

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Erika, your first sentence of the second paragraph says it all. I have wondered why people want self-driving cars, as the freedom to drive where we want, to pull off the road at a quaint village or stores, is freedom. Keith

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Ha, that is exactly what I think about it too. Why were cars invented? Yes, getting faster from A to B but also for the freedom of feeling an independency. Meanwhile, reasons for safety and traffic clearing take over… but I digressed here.

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Right on target, Erika. Freedom is a state of being in which we our not governed by our circumstances. When we learn to navigate our heart and mind, the landscape becomes wide open. Thank you for the inspiring thoughts today.

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True, the alignment of heart and mind leads to steadfastness and pulls the thorn of fear. When we have reached that we see the blessing our path brings and are not afraid to walk it.

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It has taken me my entire life to get to a place of freedom internally. I was conditioned in self doubt and fear by a mother with BPD.So much of it rubbed off and then experiencing my own trauma further held me in a mental prison. Thankfully I have been on a self healing journey for 10 years and learned how to let go. It’s not always easy and I practice it everyday. I’m a late bloomer, finally coming into my own. It’s all a huge lesson in this life that keeps repeating and whispering to me to keep pushing through because I am worth it. The more I heal the louder my intuition is and I can act from it. You are worth it too my friend 😊

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You must have come a very long way and I honor you for what you have been doing for yourself. I can relate very well to what you are writing about your journey. That’s why I can imagine how tough it was and at the same time how extraordinary your breakthrough moments were.
The moment when I understood that I am entitled to be who I feel I am or who I want to be and discovered that the fear which kept me from understanding this is only an illusion of thoughts I wrote my book “I’m Free”.
I think we have more in common than we might think. I feel blessed tha twe met, dear Lady!

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Erica, your comment means SO MUCH to me!! I believe we do have a lot in common and it’s an honor and pleasure to know you. I have plans, big plans to write my autobiography too. I figured I’d start with the blog. I’m also kicking around other platforms like a YouTube channel a podcast. You are so right, our thoughts are just an illusion and when you connect to your higher self you can do anything your heart desires!! Lately I’m connecting with other ladies on both here and on IG that I consider my soul tribe, like we have been cut from the same cloth. Thank you again so much for your kindness and support 💜

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Blogging is aleady a great thing to reach many people. I just thought that as soon as you feel ready you could give a TED talk.
I am a big believer that what happens, happens for a reason. I am convinced that no encounter happens accidentially. There are no coincidences in my opinion. When you started blogging, you opened a door and walked a new path. You will meet many people you are meant to meet for your sake and for theirs. Thank you for being here 💖

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Freedom? Is when we can make a decision and no longer be held back by the fears of ‘what if, can I really do, am I good enough etc’. The day we understand what holds those fears in place…we will then fly, move mountains and love unconditionally…and smile from our hearts while doing them all. That is freedom 😀

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Wow! A wonderful definition of freedom and I can fully relate to it. Fear is truly the only restriction that keeps us from living and from being who we are meant to be. And who are we, if not undoncitional love? Loving unconditionally again is simple freedom since we are not tied to any expectations and therefore again limitations. This is amazingly powerful and highly inspiring, Mark. Thank you so much for your words!!

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