"I am no bird; and no net ensnares me:
I am a free human being with an independent will."
Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre
Independence allows us to follow the call of our heart's desire. When we can stand in our own power, we can follow the wisdom of others without being engulfed. We are able to blend or integrate with groups without losing a sense of independence.
Not to confuse independence with arrogance, integrity calls us to open our hearts to the voices of others, as we learn from each other. The wisdom coming from outside of our lovely selves, is to be respected whether or not we completely agree.
When we thoroughly know ourselves, both strength and weakness, we are grounded and aligned. We honor our truth while listening to the truth of others. We cultivate a strength with the Divine which allows us to face the painful areas of life. Using this freedom, we creatively design the life we chose to live.
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