Independence Day

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. -Preamble to the Declaration of Independence

The year 2020 has certainly been an unusual year. We have struggled with disease, fear, loss, separation, and loneliness. But some have also had opportunities for introspection, some have found relief from social anxieties, and yet others have found the time they yearned for to spend with loved ones. Some have fought for the right to act freely and walk around with no masks, while others fight for their lives. Rights are a funny thing. They cause us to question which have limits and where those limits should be drawn. On Independence Day, I hope you spend some time reflecting on life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. What does that mean to you? And how can you best manifest these in your life?