Independence vs Independent
Welcome to Mary’s Monthly Muses. to mid-summer July issue. July is recognized as an important month representing the Declaration of Independence for the United States of America. It is celebrated with family, bbq’s, fire-works, parades. Although very few people probably know the details that went behind it. Here’s a link for those that want a bit of historical facts today.
But today, this month, I want to explore the word Independent and Independence -and what it means to each of us.
Independent definition is : not influenced or controlled in any way by other people, events, or things-
Independence: freedom from being governed or ruled by another country
For me, being Independent means I can support myself without assistance. I have a personality that always finds a way to figure things out and faith to believe I can. It means that I make my own choices for my body, health, vocation and relationships. I choose. In today’s environment, THAT independency is being challenged in ways women never thought they would have to address again. This letter will focus on women, and what this means..
Being Independent can also mean, being financially independent -I can choose my vocation and how to express myself creatively. I can choose my relationships. I can choose everyday what to do, how to think about it. I get to CHOOSE the way I think about life- believe what is possible and therefore become. That is my choice and is not dependent upon anyone else. They are my thoughts, independent from anyone else.
Which brings me to our current world of stripping our independence and letting it consume and control our days. The key phrase- letting it. We all have independent minds that can choose to think and perceive life in ways that help us grow and keep us in a higher vibrational level -or not. Is this easy? No. Will you drop off sometimes, letting life control you? Yes. We are humans. We are spiritual beings experiencing life on earth as humans with emotions and complexities. There are tools to keep life and circumstances from happening TO us. Instead, to be one with it, we can choose look and act on it differently.
One tool is to first Notice What You are Noticing. Notice what triggers you, what or who brings you down-sets you off.. Start noticing when you are having a negative emotion- what was the thought that brought you there. Thoughts always create emotions, which create the action and result. Then immediately have gratitude for that awareness or something else positive. Feel your emotions change and hence the result. Coming from a higher vibration will bring ideas to you. Then ACT on it. It will allow you to pause and not be consumed. THOUGHTS = RESULTS. (video attached). And then ask yourself- What can I do to help change the situation.
Below are links of women who believed in their ideas (thoughts) and despite of life circumstances, forged ahead to make a difference in the world. They exhibit independent thought.
- Madam Murie Curie: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/1903/marie-curie/biographical/
- Diana Nyad: http://diananyad.com/
- Malala Yousafzai https://malala.org/
Notice what you are noticing this day of Independence- and what action step can you take? What can you bring that will a positive influence for change.
Have a beautiful- thoughtful month of July!
With Infinite Possibilities,
Mary