As we celebrate our nation's independence, we reflect on the principles on which this country was founded. The freedom and independence that we see in our country is an out-picturing of the freedom and independence we have developed within our own mind and soul.

Alan Cohen writes in his book, A Deep Breath of Life : "Yet even more important than national freedom is internal freedom. We may live in a democratic society, but unless we are free of the inner bondage of fear and separation, we are not truly free."

Affirmation for the week -
I rise each day in celebration of the freedom to express Spirit in my life. I am free. I am unlimited.