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Authentic Freedom

It's not real independence if another owns the key
For she who knocks on doors needs those inside to hear her plea

It's not authentic freedom with an overseer there
For he who cannot come and go must always live in fear

It's not actual adulthood if you can't make your own choice
For she who has the final word is she who owns your voice

Autonomy's not absolute if others mind the purse
and freedom's not a thing a simple check can reimburse

And ownership is just a farce without a deed to touch
no asset's yours to save you when you find you're in a clutch

You can't say that you're in control if not behind the wheel
down any road of whim your life's direction's theirs to steal

You just can't say you're walking when those crutches stop your fall
I'd give up walking upright bound, if free I'd have to crawl

COMMENTARY:
To my friend in DC,| perhaps I see things differently, it's how I've always been. But I've never chosen luxury over freedom. There always comes a day of reckoning in which the ultimate long-term value of authentic freedom exceeds the short-lived price of momentary ego-based gratification. Choose wisely in the now so that on that day, you won't find yourself in psychic regret and karmic debt. *Also, check out the current issue of Essence Magazine (Nov 05 with Boris K on the cover) for a quote and mention of your favorite Passion Prophet in a cover story article entitled "Profit from Your Passion."

Walt's Life Rhyme #427
Authentic Freedom
(c)Walt F.J. Goodridge
The Passion Prophet
''I share what I know,
so that others may grow!''

*Shaunda,
Have a great weekend Walt! This one was truly uplifting.

Drue W., NY
Congrats Walt! I am glad you got recognition [in Esssence magazine]. I thought of you, of course, when I saw the cover. I am glad you got credit. Thanks for being a constant reminder of how unlimited we are.In Spirit -Drue

Carl.
Hey Walt, Thanks for the Friday Inspiration. I saw that Turn Your Passion Into Profit sub-headline on the cover of Essence and I thought about you. Great to know that you got a quote in there. I'm about to go read it in a few. Have a great day.-Carlton

*Jenifer,
Walt: I was just about to e-mail you as I read your blurb in Essence, I said to myself, "now I truly know someone more famous than me" Good for you! Blessings,

*Elizabeth B., NY
Congratulations...This is wonderful!