Wave The Flag Of Freedom To Be

I guess I really like flags. Perhaps it is the notion that waving one about says 'Here I Am' to no one in particular and everyone in general. The colors are an expression of the facets of ones personality and the freedom that is evoked when one can truly say 'I Am Who I Am'.

Of course flags often connect folk with a group or a mindset and can provide the waver the illusion of strength that comes from the acceptance in that corporate identity. Raising the flag can symbolise a victory and lowering one signifies mourning and loss.

My flag today is the Rainbow Flag - created to illustrate the diversity among peoples and the unity that emanates from refracted light. This weekend saw the annual celebration of National Coming Out Day. A day when all are encouraged to remove the masks and share who they are with their world. So many of us live in hiding, Unable and unwilling to reveal our truth for fear of the judgement of the world. This fear, so often justified by reality, is crippling and stunts our growth in love as long as we hold on to it.

I have just finished reading 'The Shack' by William P. Young and I am heartened that the understanding that I have, the revelations that I experience are supported throughout this wonderfully inspiring novel. I know that unconditional love is my unwavering thought toward my daughter and that my father feels the same toward me. No matter who I become. what I do or where I go - he will always be with me and always love me.

I may not always please him, ever meet his expectations or often make his heart glad - but I know that he loves me and that he is 'especially fond of me'. How have we humans created and sustained a religion that puts me in a completely different light. It is because humankind has to create systems and hierarchy in a vain attempt to control others and to coerce them into conforming to norms and rules and laws that come from fear not love.

So today COME OUT!! Do not hide yourself any longer, afraid of the opinions and judgements of others, but come into the light, shine as you are and wave your flag with joy for all the world to see. There is no one like you, you are perfect, special and unique. You have intrinsic value that is just bursting to spring forth into the world and share its gifts. Whoever you are you are loved and you are loved for who you are . . . the Spirit that binds us together will also set us free!

Blessings on all who wave the flag of freedom to be!

With Love,

Geoff