Freedom is the right to act, think or speak as one wants without restraint. Freedom is arguably one of the best gifts of life. I am embraced with peace at the reality of open expression I have. The opportunity I have to achieve greatness is never ending and it baffles me. The crazy thing is how many people actually take this gift of freedom for granted.

Around the world there are various cultures. In certain cultures, the way of life can sometimes be the opposite of what we are accustomed to. There are certain countries where it’s the norm for people to be controlled. Just open your eyes to the fact that not everyone on earth can embrace their individuality. Some people are killed for acting on their controversial believe. Here in America there are nearly no limits. I believe that America is about as free as it gets.

Though here in America, we can be blind to our blessings. We have so much accessible to us yet we can still find room to complain about our circumstances. The lifestyle we Americans have has created a comfort of laziness that we all fall victim to at some point. We should hold ourselves to a higher standard. As a nation we are capable of achieving so much more than we know. Together we can redefine what it means to have work ethic.

I have the perception that some other countries dislike Americans. I’m sure that they have their reasons although I’m unsure about what they could be. Maybe it’s because they see our flaws far more clearly than we do ourselves. I want that to change. I want America to stop looking at what everyone else is doing wrong and start looking in the mirror. After all, we are the ones we will be spending the rest of our lives with. Why not put all that energy towards bettering our own country? Most importantly, with all the freedom we have, I don’t see why we shouldn’t.

Don’t get me wrong. I still see value in all the improvements America has made over the years. It’s remarkable and refreshing. The reality of our accomplishments gives me proof that even greater things are instore for us. Once we learn to take full advantage of our freedom we will see the path to our destiny. This life is ours for the taking and I’m so excited for the journey we are on as a country. I just want to remind us all that there are always things we can work on. I want us to remember to be grateful that we are free and to not take that lightly.

Lastly, life is short. I have to make sure that I lived my life to the fullest that I did my part to make a difference and to leave the world a little bit better than I found it before I leave. Since I will never know when my last day is upon me I have to take this time now to use my freedom to open my mouth. I have to let the world know. I have to let my country know. Freedom is a gift, and change is an inevitable way of life. With both we are bound to see, do, create, and become even more miraculous than anyone could’ve ever imagined.