Freedom to Be Yourself

This is freedom.

To be who you are where you are,

and not be afraid.

To be able to dream and

pursue tomorrow.

Trusting today.

photo: My daughter, while traveling in her thoughts, towards today.

Happy fourth of July America.



Comments

30 responses to “Freedom to Be Yourself”

  1. MARYBETH

    What a beautiful photograph of your precious daughter.
    The Freedom to be Me!
    if only all children could know this truth and fall back into thier lives with the greatest trust.
    Hear our Prayer Oh Lord!
    Xo
    MB

  2. Britt-Arnhild

    Happy 4th of July to you and your family. Freedom is a blessing we often take for granted, your post help us to understand its preciousness.

  3. Do I spot your beautiful daugther Chelsea in that picture?
    Happy 4th July dear Corey!
    Btw, how are the fountain works going on while your away? Any news?

  4. madeleine

    Corey, how do you do it?
    Somehow, whenever I read your post it is so on the button and so very apt.
    I hear this loud and clear today, and these are the words which I so needed to hear.
    Thankyou

  5. That’s such a beautiful photo!

  6. Hi Corey:
    How’s your holiday comming along?
    YOu have such a great eye for beauty and discovery, are you an Editor at a magazine?
    Have a great 4th,
    Maggie

  7. andrea edwards

    Your daughter is beautiful. Thank you for such inspiring words on a daily basis. Happy 4th to you too!

  8. carolg@ParisBreakfasts

    Lovely pensive shot Corey. I love the way the white background becomes part of the picture’s design and the lighting. Thanks

  9. AscenderRisesAbove

    Wonderfully well written; the perfect image.

  10. So so true… Sparkles to you dearest!

  11. Gena King

    Those words are so true,and your Daughter is so lovely!

  12. Mrs. Staggs

    What a lovely young lady she is Corey, and I think she is fortunate to have you and that big loving family of yours to give her love, safety and security…freedom to be a child first.

  13. I have just found your blog and truly enjoy your images and words – thank you for sharing!

  14. AnnieElf

    What a beautifu portrait of your daughter, Corey. Where was it taken at?

  15. She looks beautiful. What a great picture. Where is that?
    Happy 4th
    🙂

  16. Beautiful picture, beautiful thoughts.

  17. Your daughter is beautiful.
    Love you
    Happy July 4th

  18. Happy 4th, to you and yours, Corey. =)

  19. Thanks, Corey!!! Such a beautiful photo!!!

  20. bendingpeak

    This is exactly what I needed to hear tonight. It is always nice to be reminded of what freedom really means.

  21. Lovely window (and daughter, of course!). Where was the picture taken?

  22. tongue in cheek

    ps…
    I took the photo a few years ago in Malaga, Spain.

  23. What an amazing photo, they always are.

  24. Shannon L

    Happy belated 4th of July!!
    That is such a beautiful picture. Consider getting it enlarged and framed to hang on your wall. I love it.

  25. Kristen Robinson

    Wonderful photo and lovely thoughts Corey. As usual your words and images move me to reflect.
    My Best-
    Kristen

  26. simple me

    You put into words what I’ve always felt about the meaning of freedom. Thank you!
    bjs
    paula

  27. Stunning photograph…

  28. mary ann

    brilliant corey!
    🙂 mary ann xo

  29. Paris Parfait

    Beautiful photograph of your beautiful daughter and lovely sentiments.

  30. corey my dear,
    those are just the words i needed to read to day. to be reminded of today.
    and maybe just not today. but everyday.
    it’s our freedom. it’s our right. it’s the grace and gift we are given.
    and there can’t be anything more beautiful than that.
    [and your daughter, is something beautiful as well.]
    oxo
    ang.
    ps. please be back soon. we have flea markets and long conversations to discover and share.

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