Saturday, July 4, 2009

Freedom

Happy 4th of July everyone! What a great chance to reflect on our freedom. I posted a discussion yesterday in a group of mine on facebook "What I have to say is important, public speaking made easy." It was about the freedom of speech and the chance we all have to have our messages heard. There is some good and some bad in this, we have to be careful who's message we're receiving and one I struggle with is keeping our messages consistent. Lately a few people have told me I'm 'all over the place' which I already knew... for me, I do get easily engaged in new and exciting material. But is that such a bad thing?

This blog is called Dreamosity for a reason. It's a term that combines the words: Dream, Curiosity, and Generosity. For me, I value all of these very strongly and I don't expect everyone else to, but as an American I have the freedom to do so. Just like you, have the freedom to blog about whatever you wish. I think it's wonderful really.

This definition of freedom of speech is found at Wikipeida.com.
"Freedom of speech is the freedom to speak freely without censorship or limitation. The synonymous term freedom of expression is sometimes used to denote not only freedom of verbal speech but any act of seeking, receiving and imparting information or ideas, regardless of the medium used."

My encouragement to you is to go out there, learn, be curious, be an adventurer, be generous, have the courage to live your dreams. When someone tries to steal your dreams, tell them to back off, it's your First Amendment right to engage and speak about the ideas that interest you.