Thursday, August 15, 2013

Freedom of Expression

This was written for the Write Tribe Wednesday writing prompt.


      Freedom of expression touches anyone who creates…whether their creations are artistic and visual, written and sensory, or expressed with the beat and swells of music.  Without it the world would be deprived of the best work of the most creative and gifted minds whether they are artists, writers, or musicians.  In my mind, the world we know would cease to exist and become a dark place indeed.  After all every single person has an opinion whether they give voice to it or not.  All people are unique and have different tastes.  Still without the freedom of expression no one would ever truly know the innermost nuances of those around them.  The creativity of the world would be effectively squelched.

        When I blog I give voice to my innermost ideas and thoughts.  My ideas are given life as they flow through my fingers as they caress and pound my keyboard often to the spiritually uplifting beat of my favorite music.  I often write with little censure simply letting my words flow through me directly to the keyboard.  In this vehicle, I feel my voice is heard, my feelings expressed, and my story told.  It is a liberating feeling and there is nothing that can compare to it.  I think that is why I write.  I need that outlet.  I need to express myself.  Without that creative outlet, I wouldn’t be me.



       I have been a creative soul my whole life expressing myself through my art first, playing piano and feeling the expression of the great composers as my fingers moved over the keys my emotions swelling and falling with the music next, and finally through the written word here on my blog.  I didn’t wake up one day dreaming to write.  I always dreamed of being an artist.  I took the path life led me on, and to my surprise I ended up writing instead and satisfying that creative itch that burns inside me here.   Here I am free to finally be me, with no holds barred and there is no greater gift to possess than that.


       It is little wonder that so many fight for the freedom of expression 
without censure and to do as they please and see fit in their daily lives.  How sad it would be to be rigidly oppressed and unable to soar, dream, and live following the path God intends for us as unique individuals with something vital to share with the world.  That is why freedom of expression is so vital. That is why we celebrate it with so much passion.




22 comments:

  1. I think we can take for granted our ability to express ourselves freely ~ it is one freedom I would never want to loose!! So nicely written, from the heart ... Judi

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    1. Judi, I wouldn't either. I have never had to worry about such a thing. I can't imagine what it would be like. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  2. Stopping in from UBC!

    Amen! Beautiful piece about creativity and expression. We were born to create and if our creativity is stifled in any way, we wither and die inside. Like you, writing is my outlet and my freedom. Thanks so much for writing and sharing this!
    Penny McDaniel
    http://pennymcdanielspiritualguidance.blogspot.com

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    1. Penny, I agree. God intended us to create and share our many gifts. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  3. Nice post, Kathy. I just had a thought...I love music and I should try blogging with my favorite music playing. I'll bet it helps to get in touch with those inner most thoughts and feelings we harbor inside of ourselves. I have so many artistic outlets, it scares me. Sometimes, I feel like nothing gets done! :D

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    1. Beachlover, I work better and write better with music. It is when I am listening to music that I am the most creative. I highly recommend it!! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  4. Music makes me want to sing, clean the house, sit and cry, dance, everything! It also helps my creative juices to flow.
    Individuality is crucial! I always enjoy reading your posts and your writing.

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    1. Holli, I am so pleased you enjoy my posts. It is amazing the magic that music can conjure. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments!!

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  5. I can't imagine not being creative and having freedom of expression. Great post.

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    1. Tayla, I can't either!! I would literally explode if I didn't have an outlet of some sort. LOL Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  6. So well said! Good writers always strike the soul and design words et opinions. We always strive to fight for freedom of speech and people have sacrificed their lives so that we have the liberty to write. We must not take the sacrifice for granted:)
    Cheerz
    www.vishalbheeroo.wordpress.com

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    1. Ranveer, I am so pleased you enjoyed this. I can't imagine not having the freedom to write, to create, to do anything when I want or when the spirit moves me. Thank you for stopping in and for your kind comments! ♥

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    1. Kelly, thank you for stopping in and for your comments! ♥

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  8. Blogging is indeed a creative outlet. Well said. :)

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    1. jypthisdayout, it sure is. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  9. thank goodness for freedom of expression, and individuality...

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    1. Daphne, yes!! Thank you for stopping by and for your comments! ♥

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  10. Life is all about creativity. Without our freedom of expression, I believe, we are not truly living.

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    1. Anne, I have to agree. I can't imagine how boring life would be if we could not be creative and express it freely! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  11. Exactly it's a liberating feeling which cannot be compared to anything else...
    You expressed your thought with real freedom...hope you keep on doing that...Good luck

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    1. Shellymona, it is and it is a lot of the reason why I write. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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