Freedom

Today I was deeply moved by the movie "The Hurricane" starring Denzel Washington about the wrongful imprisonment of Boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter. I was holding back the tears. He was freed after 20 years of imprisonment. He made two unsuccessful appeals after his conviction. Then after that he literally gave up "died", even though he was alive..something within him died and he gave up hope. What is life without hope?

Then my mind turned to all the men and women in prison by wrongful conviction. the utter injustice served. Years of freedom cut short by a system that is imperfect.
The salvation for "Hurricane" Carter came when a family became interested in his case, believed in his innocence and believed in him and chose not to give up. He received his freedom after 20 years.

Being a prison however is not determined by a physical cell. Many are prisoners of their own addictions, drugs, gambling, sex addiction. I pray that everyone finds the beauty of freedom. Freedom to live, to love, to be honest and celebrate life. A belief in a higher power, such as our creator God, a God of love can help us to find this freedom. Many people who are locked up behind bars find freedom. Freedom from drugs, from alcohol addiction. Many find peace when they believe in a creator.

I wish that everyone...don't put off the things that are important...love,family, friends, a time to relax, a vacation, a hobby. Free your mind. Every day give thanks to God when you wake up. See the beauty around you..in the flowers, the clouds, the children's,laughter. Do the GOOD thing that you have desired to do today, don't wait on tomorrow :-)