Remember You're Born Free

We often feel trap in our own little world surrounded by four walls that we built for ourselves. The invisible cage that we don't see.

We thought we could be safer or feel more secure by being with others and  tying ourselves down with responsibilities for others. Instead of seeking self-reliance and freedom to live a life of our own choosing, we cling to the so-called security blanket under the guise of protection and security.

How do you know if you're in a cage? The fear grips you when you think of leaving your lousy job, moving out of an unhappy situation, or doing something totally different from what others expected of you. Fear is the only thing holding you back from being you!

We have forgotten that we were born free and should remain free by being independent and self-reliant. Imagine, if everyone could be independent and self-sufficient, we no longer need to care for others, except for the young, the old and the sick!

Here's an inspiring story to remind us what it means to be "born free". The movie, "Born Free" is based on a true story of a British couple who raised a lion cub named Elsa. When Elsa became fully grown, they decided to train her to live like a wild animal in Kenya rather than be put in the zoo.

Born Free

Born free, as free as the wind blows
As free as the grass grows
Born free to follow your heart

Live free, and beauty surrounds you
The world still astounds you
Each time you look at a star

Stay free, where no walls divide you
You're free as a roaring tide
So there's no need to hide

Born free, and life is worth living
But only worth living
Cause you're born free





Inspiration Classic: It's a Wonderful Life!

One of the most inspirational movie ever made: It's a Wonderful Life! An uplifting, timeless story about an angel helping a desperate, depressed man by showing what life would have been like if he never existed. This classic delivers several messages about life:

1. Your life not only is important to existence but also plays an essential role in other people's lives. No man is an island. Without your existence, things will be quite different. You play a small but an important part in the whole scheme of things.

2. No man is a failure who has friends. Although George Bailey, the main character, was poor and in debt, he was the richest man in town with family and friends who loved him. They were there to help him when he needed them the most.

3. Karma collects its dues. Doing a good deed for someone will come back to you in ten-fold. Baily was such a person who had done good deeds all his life and at the end of the story, karma paid him a visit with a miracle.

As we embrace our family and friends during the holiday season, we ought to be glad for what we have and shared with our dear ones. This film reminds us to celebrate our existence along with the existence of others who have been with and for us.





 
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