Happy Independence day!

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We will be celebrating 61 years of independence tomorrow. A popular radio show was asking people what was their take on independence. Various views emerged but somehow they all seemed to be on a very superficial level.

So what is my take on independence?
It means responsibility.

Why responsibility? because when you are free, you think you can do anything, but you cannot. Freedom means you have the power to choose between good and bad, right and wrong. And in the choice lies the responsibility. Life is often the consequence of our choices.

Happy Independence Day!

Comments

  1. Anonymous8:38 pm

    and happy independence day to you.. i came here late

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  2. rantravereflect/ jane2:27 pm

    :) late jogger, me!
    nevertheless.
    be truly indepedent, n make the ryte choices :)

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  3. Anonymous4:40 pm

    and yeah.. i came back and am increasing the comments in this section.. ill pull few people.. come back to your writing life...

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  4. Ashika11:00 pm

    Freedom means responsibility - Its a hard, but sweet lesson to learn! Happy Independence Day to you too!

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