Declare Your Independence

This past weekend we celebrated Independence Day with picnics, fireworks, patriotic parades, speeches and all manner of celebrations to honor the birth of the United States. But what often gets lost in the festivities is the actual "declaration" that preceded the bloodshed that led to our nation's stand as an independent and sovereign country.

It strikes me that we as individuals would be wise to occasionally re-read that document, the one where the leaders of the US Continental Congress declared our independence and why they chose that path. Because if there is anything true about being a citizen of a free nation it is that we must embrace that independence and freedom. It's not enough to simply talk about it or listen to others make speeches about freedom.

So this week, I share with you the immortal words of our Declaration of Independence. As you read them, ask yourself where you may need to declare your personal independence. I don't mean in any way to cheapen the notion of independence and make it a "self help mantra." But a nation is built on the collective psyche and internalized operating principles of its citizens. We are responsible for the choice to be personally enslaved or independent. Are you ready to be free in ways you've never thought of before?

• Is there a habit that you're ready to be freed from?


• Is there a habit you're ready to embrace?


• Is it time to let go of the status quo in a relationship, your career or some other aspect of your life?


• Are you ready to declare your independence?

Declaration of Independence

When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume, among the Powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights; that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. That, to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That, whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such Principles, and organizing its Powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

Note: This is only the first two paragraphs of this great document. For the entire text of the Declaration do a Google search to find dozens of websites with the original in its entirety.

A "Little Delight" from Simple Truths

One of the little delights I mentioned above is #14, "a favorite quote that inspires you." Now in a single volume comes quotes from one of the most inspirational speakers of our time: Zig Ziglar. Take a few moments to enjoy the beautiful photography and inspiring quotes included in his recently published book from Simple Truths, Inspiration 365 Days a Year. Have an inspired week!

Inspiration 365 Days A Year
From: Simple Truths

"Transforming Your Potential into Performance!"
Betty Mahalik, PCC Life & Business Coach, Trainer bettym@dynamic-coaching.com www.dynamic-coaching.com	Dynamic Solutions 5240 Mustang St. Las Vegas, NV 89130 tel: 702 658-4425 fax: 702 658-5802 mobile: 702 443-0175
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