Freedom

A woman wrapped in a U.S. flag - how we create independence — Independence and Interdependence
Independence In 1776, on the 4th of July, the founding fathers of the United States signed the Declaration […]

July 2, 2022 in Reflections on Holidays tagged Beloved Community / Choose life / Fourth of July / Freedom / Independence / Interdependence / Love by Barbara Stevens

Seabird flying above the ocean, sunrise in the back ground - a symbol of freedom — Freedom and “The Dawntreader”
Songs of Freedom People have been singing songs about freedom for centuries. During their struggle for independence, the […]

May 28, 2022 in Spiritual and Emotional Themes tagged Freedom / Justice / Love by Barbara Stevens

Woman with her arms crossed over her chest, noncompliant in her attitude — Protecting the Noncompliant
A Longing for Respect On my morning walks, I often pass by a van parked in our neighborhood. […]

March 27, 2021 in Political Events and Recovery tagged Beloved Community / Freedom / Love / Noncompliance / Oppression by Barbara Stevens

Sky diving above the mountains, when we let go, we feel free — Clinging to Control and Freedom from Fear
Our Instinct to Survive and Our Need to Control At last week’s recovery church meeting we discussed a […]

October 17, 2020 in Recovery Skills tagged Fear / Freedom / Illusion of Control / letting go by Barbara Stevens

Children expressing joy playing with a ball, free will allowing them to enjoy themselves — Free Will in a Quantum Universe
Seeking to Know Why As a hospital chaplain, I see a lot of suffering. Illness, financial insecurity, disability, […]

August 22, 2020 in Spiritual and Emotional Themes tagged Accountability / Free Will / Freedom / Love by Barbara Stevens