Happy Memorial Day! In the United States, we celebrate this holiday to remember the sacrifices that brave men + woman made to bring freedom to this country.
Growing up as the daughter of a Navy veteran, I was taught to have immense gratitude for the freedoms that we so easily take for granted.
My late father was a World War II Air-Sea Rescue pilot who helped to save those who were shot down in the Pacific Ocean. He was a hero to many, and especially to me. I lost him when I was 27.
When I used to volunteer in my son’s kindergarten class, I could barely get through The Pledge Of Allegiance without tearing up.
Seeing a group of 6-year-olds embody joy, love and freedom, so purely, gave me hope for our future.
And my hope always seems to come back to “liberty and justice for all.”
So no matter where you are in the world, I hope you’ll take a moment and give thanks for the freedoms you enjoy every day in your own life.
Your freedom to think.
Your freedom to love.
Your freedom to choose.
Your freedom to live a joyous life.
I hope you’ll continue to choose love over fear.
I hope you’ll continue choose compassion over hate (towards yourself + others).
I hope you’ll continue to be brave in your own life, as you celebrate all of the freedoms that you were born knowing.
I hope you’ll honor those who made sacrifices, so you could live a better life.
I hope you’ll give thanks today and every day for the freedom that rings within you and all around you.
Have a wonderful week wherever you are in the world.
Feel free to leave a comment below + let me know what freedoms you are thankful for today.
Love + Gratitude,
– Wendy
10 thoughts on “Gratitude For Our Freedom”
A beautiful and inspiring message. Also a huge thank you for sending your “Easing anxiety + Improving Well-Being” meditation as so many of us are stressed out by current events and how how helpful this meditation + visualization was.
You’re so welcome. So glad the Easing Anxiety + Improving Well-Being meditation helped you too. Anyone can download it for free here: Actorinspiration.com/ease.
Great message Wendy, well stated. Inspiring!
So glad it spoke to you!
What a beautiful and inspiring msg Wendy!!! Thank you so much.
You are so welcome. Glad it resonated with you.
Glad this spoke to you + inspired you!
Hi Wendy. Thanks for Memorail day infos!
I am a Christain. So I understand how important it is to be thankful.
God has made it possible through Jesus Christ.
All the best to you and your family as well as friends!
Sam
And all the best to you and yours.
Good day Wendy
I am from south Africa and I just want to say thank you for your inspiration. This audio I will surely listen to it when my anxiety symptoms start. I don’t feel freedom when it comes to opportunities in my country it’s a real struggle been unemployed for 6 months now my acting career is not happening I joined a agency nothing is happening for me only other people are getting booked. All I have is hope that someday everything will be okay. Thank you for being such a light