January 2012
adventure.: You need to get to know yourself... →
x-maan:
You need to get to know yourself better. Figure out how you work. Treat yourself like you would a lover (not sexually of course, unless you’re into that).
Respect yourself. Don’t abuse yourself verbally or physically, and don’t lie to get around something. Be honest. Help yourself face fears and…
Me: Am I free to assemble a protest of peaceful peers?
Government: Only with a permit.
Me: Am I free to travel?
Government: Only with a passport (or other I.D. only I can legally provide).
Me: Am I free to pursue my own ideas of happiness?
Government: Only within these constraints.
Me: Am I free to start a business?
Government: Only with a license.
Me: Am I free to marry who I wish?
Government: Only with my consent.
Me: Am I free?
Government: I'm legally obligated to say that you are.
Government: Stop asking so many questions.
