A Freedom Framework

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Permalink Reply by missscorpio1029 on November 29, 2008 at 1:38am

Freedom to me is about real love. We have to learn to look at each other and see the true spirit of who we are behind the eyes. We are one and the moment we begin to connect with that, the moment we understand that once effected by one person it does effect the world. So freedom is the art of loving each other the same no matter what. Something I am still applying to my life.
I joined this group because you represent everything I am and feel. Hello all I'm Leslie. I am an Author and I am trying my best to become finanically free just so my children and I can at least enjoy the basic things in life. I am a mother of 8, college graduate now studying for my masters and a online counselor.

Thanks for this. It is such a blessing.

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Permalink Reply by Paris E. Tompkins on December 2, 2008 at 9:02pm

Dear Leslie,
I wish you the best in your efforts to become financially free and I can relate to your situation. You should be proud of how far you have come and how really free you are already. You are truly rich, and have been tremendously blessed with the things that matter most. Take care, Paris.

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Permalink Reply by Shade_Law on December 2, 2008 at 4:53pm

Be a first rate version of yourself, not a second rate version of someone else. That's Freedom :)

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Permalink Reply by Paris E. Tompkins on December 2, 2008 at 9:04pm

Dear Shade Law,
Thank you for your comment. I appreciate your participating in this effort. You always give wisdom of substance. Paris.

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Permalink Reply by Paris E. Tompkins on December 12, 2008 at 7:20pm

You are so right, Michelle, it all starts with the mind and heart, and your a** will have to follow. Thanks for the comment, and have a great Holiday Season. Paris.

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Permalink Reply by Marlo T. on December 13, 2008 at 8:59pm

Just one of many lines from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s I Have a Dream Speech: "Let freedom ring!"

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Permalink Reply by Paris E. Tompkins on December 13, 2008 at 9:54pm

Thank you, Marlo, and in this season when all the bells are ringing in celebration, let's not forget others without freedom in our prayers. Happy Holidays, Peace-Love-Harmony, Paris.

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Permalink Reply by Paris E. Tompkins on January 22, 2009 at 2:44pm

Dear Samson,
It is heartbreaking to see all the needless pain inflicted on many helpless people, especially the children. But this is where those of us who are affected emotionally and in our spirits by the tragedies must speak. We must become God's voice here on Earth. We must choose to be the warriors for good in the battle of good and evil. We must join together and let those who are abusing others know that God is watching, but so are we. It is when man challenges man that evil can be overthrown. With God on our side we will win. So don't lose heart, try not to become angry and lose your perspective. Hold on to your faith in the goodness of people, because the majority of us are. It is hard sometimes not to want to retaliate, but we must remain steadfast in our belief that God's will is being carried out, and everything works for good. Please stay in touch, I look forward to hearing from you again. Paris

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Permalink Reply by Dionne Jude on March 5, 2009 at 11:52am

True Personal Freedom is a state of mind

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Permalink Reply by Paris E. Tompkins on March 5, 2009 at 2:43pm

You are so right, Dionne, and the cause of so much maltreatment of each other is due to the lack of recognition of other's reality...their state of mind.

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Permalink Reply by Alfred on August 25, 2009 at 5:04pm

As told to me, as I understand it and as I live it. Freedom is form, Freedom is being without Limits, Freedom is Talent, Freedom is Direction, Freedom is Motion, Freedom is Life. But, Freedom can also be a Tradgedy.

So, with that said, The real Tradgedy if Life is not being Limited by one Talent, But infailure to use that ONE Talent.

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