Independence

What is this independence thing all about? I know I often fight for it in my life. I seem to think it's a good thing, but then when I get it I suddenly begin to realize that it makes me feel stranded and lonely. This past week we celebrated Independence Day, it was a day we celebrated freedom. Sure I do think it's an amazing thing that we live in a country where a movie like "Fahrenheit 9/11" can be released as a huge criticism/attack (depending on which side you're on) on the president. Some of those freedoms are good, I suppose. Yet, it seems that too much freedom is not a good thing. If I'm given a long enough leash I'm more likely than not to simply hang myself. Left all on my own I start making poor choices that inevitably lead to my destruction. That's certainly true in terms of my faith life, the most important part of my life. I simply cannot do it on my own. I need help. I am dependent. I think I would rather learn to celebrate my dependence.