What Does Freedom Mean to You?

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. 

We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. 

It must be fought for, protected, 

and handed on for them to do the same."

 Ronald Reagan

"It is easy to take liberty for granted, 

when you have never had it taken from you."

Author Unknown 

"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, 

must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it."

 Thomas Paine

"Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth."

George Washington

Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. Ronald Reagan
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Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. Ronald Reagan
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_freedom.html

Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. Ronald Reagan
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_freedom.html

I thought these quotes interesting - they are a reminder that freedom isn't free, 
nor does it happen by accident. 

The older I get, the more I appreciate what we have here. 

Freedom to live, to speak, to worship.  

May we never take it for granted.

What does freedom mean to you? Happy Independence Day!

Have a great week,

Karen 

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Writing for Freedom

"Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed - else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die." 

Dwight D. Eisenhower

As Independence Day approaches here in the United States, I'm wondering...

How does our view of true freedom and independence impact our words?  

As writers, what can we do to promote freedom of the heart and soul?

Do you have any special plans for July 4th?

 

Enjoy your week!

Happy writing,

Karen 

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