Welcome! Always great to see someone post a great thought for their first comment on the blog!

Each moment is really where it is all at, Pam, and by continually realizing that, we create more great moments in the future.

Ever since I wrote this post, I see school buses everywhere, and I always smile and give thanks!!

Pam
http://www.light2u.blogspot.com

The two of you remain an inspiration for your continued success on this side of the glass! Life is grand when we live it the way we choose to, and both of you lead by example in that regard.

Thanks for the comment and for your leadership!

Beautiful story about realizing your freedom, very inspiring. The view is indeed amazing from “this side of the glass”, isn’t it. We too choose freedom. Jennifer and I both walked away from six figure corporate jobs (a.k.a. well paid slave labor) to be free.

And every day we follow our passion and our inspiration… a true blessing far too few people have ever experienced.

Have an awesome day!
Dan & Jennifer

See? You’re already on the right track by being grateful for things like being able to drive yourself! As an LOA student, you know that gratitude for what we have opens the doors to get more things to be grateful for.

As far as being of service to other people who are still on the bus, it’s not the actual being or not being on the bus that matters, but whether or not you want to be on the bus that counts.

It is in doing what we want that we experience Freedom, which is why this whole idea has made me so happy in the realization of my present state of affairs. I am where I am because I chose to be here, and that fills me with joy.

You’ll get off the bus if and when you choose to, Lyman, but in the meantime, keep on showing gratitude for being able to drive, and don’t forget:

No Standing Forward of the White Line!

THANK YOU! (sorry for shouting)

I was the same kid on that bus – way more interested in reading than mooning people out of the window (do kids still do that?)

I’d say I’m hanging out of the window – the breeze is blowing in my face, but I’m not quite ready to let go. There are too many others on the bus with me that I may not be able to be of service to if I really jumped off.

Ouch… just typing that seemed… well, wrong. Something to consider today as I travel to my own prison. Hey, at least I get to drive myself.

Funny enough, I assume we will all meet some day as well. The people I admire most, who are carving out their own paths and creating wealth and happiness for themselves, are very special indeed, and we all need each other as support and inspiration.

Thanks again!

It certainly doesn’t surprise me that you value freedom as much as I do! I would guess that a strong desire to enjoy life by living Free is something that a lot of conscious creators have in common.

Anyone can go get a job or settle into a social routine that is dictated by other people. Doing what other people say and living by their rules is simple, and doesn’t require that much thought or effort. Despite the amazing Freedom that I have since I am self-employed, I often tell people that my life would be a lot easier if I had a J.O.B.!

I am in good company with people like you, Shauna, as well as the others who are carving their own path through life, and I could not be happier about hanging out with such an upscale crowd.

However, once we all start meeting together at group events (which is something I am working on), then we’ll just have to make sure that everyone has their own car!

I once, not so long ago, wrote a post about realizing that there was NOTHING wrong with me for all my wanderlust and desire to be free. Every time I do goal-setting exercises, FREEDOM is my highest value. I value it over everything else, and it’s so funny for me – and heartwarming – to see that you worry about being able to ‘leave a party whenever you want to.’ Me too! Even if I’m driving with someone else (at their mercy), and they remember they have to stop for gas or a quick errand, I get annoyed because it feels like I’m trapped. My other half does this to me all the time and he doesn’t understand why it annoys me – in turn, I never really understood why it annoyed me so much until reading your post just now. It’s simply a function of the huge value I put on the freedom of my time and my mind. Wow!

Thank you so much for digging in and thinking back, and then for sharing it. I, for one, am grateful there is at least one kindred soul out htere who understands me. …although it has been obvious for some time that we share very similar values. I live my life in freedom by choice and by conscious creation as well, and I take my hat off to you for doing the same!

Shauna

Isn’t the freedom and control of working for yourself wonderful? I show gratitude for the fact that I am a “free” worker every day!

I saw that post – good stuff! Isn’t it grand to be on this side of the glass?

Here is the post if anyone wants to check out Viv’s inspiration.

It’s GREAT to be free, and I appreciate the positive feedback!

It’s funny, because as I have gotten involved in personal development and conscious creation, I, too, have come to think of the enjoyment of each moment, rather than looking towards the future.

However, at the time, you are probably right. That was the beginning of my need to be self employed!

And you did have a career in mind, burning desire for it, you wanted to be a boss.

Great article.