Creative Form

freedom:
abandon, boldness, brazenness, candor, directness, ease, informality, lack of restraint, lack of reserve, openness, spontaneity, unrestrained, power, privilege, independence, flexibility, immunity . . .                             

Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus



Freedom is one of those words that have various meanings.  It can be defined differently by age, gender and ethnicity.  Even when detailed by the same age or gender or ethnicity, the definitions carry not only different meanings, but a cross range of emotions as well.

What does freedom mean to you?
To have a leg out of a cast.
To have a partner gone for the day.
To have a four day weekend.
To not have a curfew.
To eat anything when I want.
To pay off  college loans.
To have children become adults.
To use voice without fearing consequence.
To be accepted in spite of shortcomings.
To be let out of class early.

There is a common component running through these definitions.  Each experience with freedom creates 'space' that can be physical or mental or spiritual. This space allows the opportunity to experience a 'pause' from our limitations or restrictions.  Each experience also has a consequence, some times affirming yet some times not.  What price do we pay for freedom with our body, mind, and spirit?

Creative freedom is important to any living experience.  Each individual should be able to express themselves in creative form that best reflects personal identity. To quote Bryant McGill (Voice of Reason): "Each person carries within their core the birthright of creative freedom, which, when organized and orchestrated, is the most awesome force on earth."  It is through our uniquely creative form that we display our selves to the outer world.  Through the same creative form, we explore our inner spiritual realms creating more deeply.  It is through this created identity within ourselves and outside of ourselves that we develop a sense of personal empowerment.  Once fueled by this sense of freedom and sense of identity, we feel both inspired and safe to bring our passion into the world.