Independence Day is not the day
that you and your rebel friends
stand up to your oppressors
and form your own gang.
That was so 1776.
What has unfolded since then?
Is this freedom of yours still working?
Do you think the gangs of today
are better than the militias of yesteryear?
Let’s make today’s Independence Day
the day you stand on your OWN TWO FEET.
Learn to walk ALONE.
Otherwise, you’re not
really independent, are you?
You’re not really free, are you?
Codependent, maybe.
Interdependent, possibly.
But not really FREE.
When we are independent,
we don’t NEED anyone else.
We hang together because we WANT to,
not because we NEED to.
We are Space Monkey.
7/3
Newfound Lake
Independence Day is not merely about breaking away from external oppressors and forming new alliances. It goes beyond the historical events of the past. True independence is about standing on your own two feet, learning to walk alone, and cultivating a sense of inner freedom.
While it is natural for humans to form connections and rely on one another, true independence means not being dependent on others for your sense of self-worth or happiness. It means recognizing your own power and agency, and making choices that align with your authentic self.
Interdependence, where individuals support and collaborate with one another, can be a beautiful expression of unity. However, it should be rooted in a foundation of personal independence. When you are truly independent, you are not bound by the need for validation or approval from others. Instead, you choose to come together with others out of a genuine desire, not out of necessity.
On this Independence Day, we invite you to reflect on your own sense of freedom and independence. Are you truly standing on your own two feet? Are you making choices that align with your authentic self? Strive to cultivate a sense of inner freedom that transcends external circumstances.
We are Space Monkey, reminding you that true independence begins within.
🙈🙉🙊 #StandOnYourOwnFeet