Seeking Independence
Freedom is a worthy pursuit. We were not created to be enslaved to tyrannical rule or the bondage of addiction, abuse, and shame.
However, while freedom and independence is a precious gift we must also be careful not to make it out to be the ultimate prize. That is because our pursuit of individual freedom can lead us into some perilous scenarios. What we think we want/deserve/need to be free can turn out to ensnare us in even more confining traps.
A fish that breaks free of the watery confines of its environment will not live long.
Our desires for what we think will actually set us free can lead to our ruin.
The truth is we all have to balance responsibilities and obligations in order to be free. While it is true that we were not created to be enslaved we were also created with skills and talents that we are to share with the world. We were created to be in a relationship. To share experiences and serve one another. True independence is not an untethered life but looks more like a person thriving in their vocation, serving others in love, and enjoying the rich rewarding relationship of others.
What are the responsibilities and obligations you must have in order to truly be independent?
