Freedom - As I aspire it to be! - 1 min read

What is freedom? In short 'to act as one pleases'. So what is seventy-five years of freedom to me? Is it a few rights and privileges or the mere choice of action and liberation?

To me, freedom is a privilege and an opportunity to be the best version of me.

A true sense of freedom is my approach to the sentiment rather than the state of my being. It is an assertion of the within as much as of my surroundings. It is the means to conquer the elements of oppression and not my plea to be freed.

To me, freedom is not my ability to break the shackles and barriers but to be able to accept obligatory bindings. It is to understand that the absence of freedom is not oppression. And that not all freedom is liberating.

The word freedom sets my mind soaring. Its visions take shape to create a medley of meaningful melodies. It is to have beliefs that I can ideate and reach fruition. It is to be able to etch a sparkling mosaic of dreams to its destination. It is myriad thoughts that speak to me, ones that I can allow you to read.

Freedom is when my speech is not a sheer statement, empty or bereft of conviction. It is when I articulate to support and uplift. When I whisper judgement yet bellow admiration. Freedom is when my words heal instead of cutting deep. It is the grace to accept defeat or reject victory. Freedom is the knowledge of truth despite the challenge of legitimacy.

Freedom is not allowing me to select my God but to get chosen despite my preference. It is not permission to be different but acceptance irrespective of the diversity. I am free not because I can force the world to have my way but to be able to urge the world to respect the way I am. It is not strength to mould but power to create. Freedom is the generosity to release my claim in exchange for genuine longing.

Freedom is my decision to be rather than what I am sanctioned to be.

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