Breaking Free
  
by Yahya Abdul Rahman - Nov 7, 2006  

What would it be like to free myself from the desire of wanting to change, control or seek approval from others? 
  
What if I could live like that for the rest of my life? 
  
What would my interactions with others be like if I were to adopt such an attitude?
  
I could listen, learn, empathize, and feel utterly comfortable with who I am and with what I hold to be true. 
  
I would be less dogmatic and less judgmental.
  
I could allow my inner beauty to shine forth to those around me.
  
I would not obsess about my weight or other aspects of my physical appearance.
  
I would not worry or get angry if somone did not agree with me.
  
I would be at complete ease regarding my chosen path.
  
In brief, I would be at peace.
  
So why do I adopt a mentality which leads to inner turmoil and conflict?
  
What benefit do I gain from wanting to change, control or seek approval from others, other than inflicting myself      with more pain and suffering?
  
And alienating myself from others in the process.
  
Today I seek to make an inner shift in my thinking.
  
Today I seek to release the desire to  change, control or seek approval from others.
  
Today I embrace joy.
  
Today I embrace peace.
  
Today I break free from my prison cell and bask in the light of a new and glorious day.
  
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