Set me free

Is there a real or imaginary albatross around your neck? You know that boat anchor that is literally emotionally and physically weighing you down. Often times in life we get ourselves hooked to a ball and chain and can't seem to find the tools or strength to escape.

Sit back for a few minutes and let's just talk about these situations we find ourselves in. If you can allow yourself the time to really think you may find that these instruments of restraint are more illusory than real. As we near the proverbial bottom of the barrel we go into survival mode which allows the body to feed on itself until it runs completely out of food and then we are dead to the world. Life becomes hopeless or you begin to feel like "what's the use". 

The reality show we live is truly ours, it is a life we created, good or bad. We hired the players, we wrote the script, we acted the part, but we did not write the ending. Our reality show may have been a suspense thriller, a romantic interlude, an action packed super hero type, or it may be a horror show. Our lives, unlike Hollywood, does not have the final chapter or episode written yet. That means we can change the course, start fresh, break the chains, untie the noose, unhinge the albatross, and cut the rope on the boat anchor. How? It is called hope.

Somewhere in life we lose sight of the fact that we are the greatest miracle in the world, we are the master creation. We are better than any computer ever made. We were born for adventure, we were created for accomplishment and most of all we were made to be humans which means we can, do, and will make mistakes. Our mistakes certainly do define us, but they cannot control us. People that have the courage to step out and make mistakes gain the wisdom and foresight to reinvent themselves daily.

What is holding you back? Think with me now and please be honest. Is it your religion that you just can't seem to understand? Maybe you do not fit in socially, or your health is not what it once was. Could it be a hidden love that is hurting your heart but for good reasons you can't explore it. Is it something like a dream that you are too scared to share for fear of ridicule by others that are too afraid to dream with you. Maybe the loss of a loved one or a relationship gone bad has you locked down emotionally with no means of escape, or you just can't identify with your sexuality which leads you to be someone other than your true self.

This is real life folks, this is why we feel tied down. Consider when someone sins against you, all you can think about is JUSTICE, but when you sin against others, all you can think about is forgiveness. I share that because it is important to realize that the chains that bind us are the same chains we use to bind others. Didn't see that coming did  you? Yes, we in fact pull others down, we control them emotionally, which in turn sets off a series of events that ends up controlling us. The greatest force in life is real forgiveness. Every sin you judge another by is exactly how you are being judged. If you want to be free, you must emotionally set others free. You are not perfect, you make mistakes, you have bones in the closet, so why try to shine light on the mistakes of others.

If it is hope you desire, or if it is a dream you choose to live, it is impossible as long as you hold hostility in your heart. You want to free yourself from the chains that bind you and start writing the next chapter of your life? Start by setting yourself free from all the pent up blame and anger you have towards others. Begin to believe that your life is worth living, take chances, make changes, do not worry about making mistakes. Sound easy? Well it isn't, but what is easy is making the choice to get started.

Smile and know that you have what it takes to fly high!

peace and love
Dale