freedom for me

       I had another noteworthy topic discussed in my literature class today. We shared our own experience regarding FREEDOM from the select poem, Open End Quality. It talked about the persona who was helpless comparing her to a jack-in-the-box, waiting and always waiting for her Jackie boy to save her. My students shared insights about their real definition of freedom. It’s very interesting to listen to my students as they share about the realities of life through the experiences they encountered.

Yes they are correct! Freedom isn't just a word. It's an action.   

Modern times, is a relatively more free world, but there are still restrictions by society--- that includes our families (of course). 

Having laws and restrictions do not work; 

having too much freedom does not either.

Problems occur when too much freedom is given at a point that we even cannot control ourselves. Just like in our homes, if too much freedom is given to us, times were we are not ready for the responsibility that comes hand-in-hand with freedom, things may get out of control. As a result we become disobedient towards our parents, make the wrong choices and eventually end up as a juvenile delinquent threatening others, our families, and even ourselves.

Yes we are given freedom to speak our mind out, free to choose, free to be with anyone we want. However,

                           self control is the key. 

We must infinitely improve our values particularly our ability of telling what is right from wrong and not to abuse the freedom that we are given. How do we achieve this? Simple!   

Start within ourselves. 

At school, with our friends and even at home, since the family has the deepest influence over one than any other factors. By doing so, we would be setting rules of our own, which then we are not forced to live by it, but we truly believe in it.

I absolutely believe that we are free to write the script of our own life.*