Free•dom
Free•dom
Defined in the dictionary as:
noun
the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
Yes to all of that!
I want to take it further though! It saddens me that we even need to go here, but in this world, as it exists right now, we have to, and we need to start to own + fight for this fast!
Here is my current working definition of freedom:
human right
The ability to choose to do, think, say or feel anything that’s in alignment with your values + beliefs, whenever you want to, no matter what anyone else does, thinks, says or feels, and for no attempt to be made to restrict or limit you as you do so. To be able to live the life you were born to lead without exception!
I am currently working with an incredible man to get really clear on how I move forward with the work I am here to do in this world. How I came to work with Chris is a whole story in itself, but I know without question it was the Universe that nudged me to him. The last 2 weeks we have been discussing many aspects of my personal story, and what has led me to the work I am being called to now. A huge part of this has been discussing my beliefs + values. For some this may be a difficult thing to dive into, but for me it couldn’t come easier. I have always been very black + white. Once I know in my heart something feels wrong, I will stand against it with conviction + passion.
For anyone who knows Clifton Strengths, it won’t come as a surprise to you to hear that Belief is one of my top Strengths. Within the Clifton Strengths framework (something I will write about one day soon as I am passionate about it as a modality to know, accept + fall in love with your wondrous uniqueness) Belief is defined as:
You have certain core values that are unchanging. Out of these values emerges a defined purpose for your life.
According to Clifton Strengths, people who have + live their lives with their Belief as a guiding force often have immense purpose. They ‘provide clarity, conviction and stability by living their values.’
The advice for those who have Belief as one of their top Strengths is:
Honor your values; they keep you on course during tough times.
Keep reminders of your personal mission around. In difficult situations, these reminders will help you focus on your objective and the valuable contribution you make.
All through my life there has been the common thread of Liberation (you can read more about that here). On speaking to Chris he has helped me realise that my desire to help women to liberate themselves, in all of areas of their life, is because of my ultimate goal which is to help all women achieve the Freedom they were born to live. Freedom to ‘do, think, say or feel anything that’s in alignment with their values + beliefs, whenever they want to, no matter what anyone else does, thinks, says or feels, and for no attempt to be made to restrict or limit you as you do so. To be able to live the life they were born to lead without exception!’
I want to be known for helping women know the truth. The truth about who they are. The truth about their worth. The truth about their unique magnificence, and to support them to get out there and live that truth. To what end? FREEDOM!
Chris suggested that one of the things I should create, for the women who come into my world, is a Freedom Manifesto. To know that we are working to the same goal, for her, for me, for all of womankind. I am very clear on who I am here to serve. They will know too if they read this statement + feel to their core that this is the life that is meant for them. Not only that but that they are here to do this work too: to support every woman to also reach their divinely given freedom, and once this work is done, the world will be free; because the power is in us as a collective, but we need to do the individual work of unbinding ourselves and claiming back our freedom, first + foremost.
So here is what I have started working on. I see that this will be a living thing. One day I (we) may land on the final version, but for now it will be evolving, as we step into a greater consciousness together. So much has been buried, to the point we may not yet know the extent to which we are bound. As we unbind though, the ball will unravel, revealing the kinks as it goes, and giving us the space to do the work needed as this areas are exposed. This is a start on what I know to be true so far, and which is sadly so far from reality in many cases. This is my work though. I believe it is the work of many of us. First to see it for what it currently is, and then to do everything within our power to break free! This is the beginning of OUR Freedom Manifesto.
I believe that every woman is worthy + deserving of...
The freedom to have a point of view + voice it
The freedom to not agree
The freedom to be angry
The freedom to hurt
The freedom to be happy
The freedom to cry
The freedom to leave
The freedom to go against her parent’s values + still be loved
The freedom to receive love in a way that feels safe + intensely powerful all at once
The freedom to be vulnerable at times + then fiercely powerful at others
The freedom to be authentically her + never be judged
The freedom to have the time to lie in the grass + stare up to the sky for hours
The freedom to eat what feels good in the moment
The freedom to grow her own food
The freedom to fulfil her soul’s calling
The freedom to body autonomy
The freedom to make her own medical decisions
The freedom to breathe fresh air all the time
The freedom to embrace her friends
The freedom to safely express herself in any way she sees fit, in any given moment
The freedom to dress however she likes
The freedom to choose her friends
The freedom to make an income that brings the sovereignty she deserves
The freedom to own her own home
The freedom to give birth where she wants + how she wants
The freedom to educate her children in-line with her values
The freedom of time to be part of her children’s life as they grow
The freedom to nourish her family with organic foods
The freedom to buy only the best quality of everything for herself + her family
The freedom to be free of toxins in her environment
The freedom to travel the world + experience all its wonders
The freedom to be wherever she wants to be whenever she wants to be
The freedom to do whatever she wants to do whenever she wants to do it
The freedom to live the life she was born to live!
I have no doubt based on your personal story other statements will come to you. I would love nothing more than for you to share them below, or email me here.
With love, and in constant pursuit of truth,
Rochelle x
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