“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me. I am a free human being with an independent will”.
Let’s talk a bit about independence.
What is independence you ask? Is it ‘allowed’ to do things that other people normally do? Is it about having the ‘permission’ to chase your goals and dreams? Is it about earning and taking care of your expenses or is it the leverage to go out and come back home as you please without any restrictions?
Let me tell you what “Independence” is really all about!
The word independence is not restrained to these ideologies that are based around monetary values or physical factors.
Independence is freedom and freedom is a state of mind.
A state of mind that defies all constraints imposed on us by societal pressure, long gone traditions and worn-out theories that do not apply to the modern world.
True independence lies in attaining inner peace by not letting worldly factors determine your self-worth or defining who you are and what you can achieve.
Independence is all about emotional stability, being responsible and accountable for your actions and not being dependant on anyone to fulfil your emotional needs or control how you feel about certain things.
I do understand financial independence does play a key role in everyone’s life, however, what’s more dangerous is letting someone close enough to influence your decisions and define your life.
This is why independence matters when it comes to emotional well-being. One should never be caged within the ideologies of others and always express their true selves without any fear.
As they say “The most courageous act is to think for yourself. ALOUD”.
Until next time.
