What Kind of Independence Are We Thankful For?

Fourth of July celebrates our declaration of independence from Great Britain.

In this day and age most of us don’t care about the origin but we love to celebrate.

Independence has always been one of our favorite celebrations. Graduating from school was certainly a day of independence. It meant moving on to a new life and establishment of a career to gain our fame and fortune.

Moving out of our parent’s house was certainly a celebration of independence. They celebrated more than we did.

Changing jobs for a new opportunity or starting our own business is big on the independence list.

Getting our business into the black or having less debt than income is certainly an independence milestone.

Then there are the spiritual milestones.  How about feeling connected to the life forces that are independent of work forces? How about the feeling that we are part of a universal pie that is so beyond the daily routine and worries?

How about going outside and looking at something natural and knowing we are more apart of that than we are a part of what we do for a living?

We are put on earth to enjoy who we are and all of our sensory capabilities. We have a great capacity to enjoy and bring joy to others. We are so much more than governmental, political, or even job history.  We are one of God’s or whoever you believe in finest works. That’s real independence.