My Independence

In the latest book by Paulo Coelho- The Zahir,he says that when people say they want to be independent, they mean they want the independence to choose what they want to be committed to. I feel its a beautiful thought…

What defines your independence?

A few things that mean independence to me is:

Knowing your way around the city, so that you can go wherever you want to, whenever you want to, all by yourself.

If not, having enough guts to hop into a bus and explore the routes, without depending on someone to show you around.

Being able eat in the restaurant alone, without having to depend on company, on those rare occasions when you end up alone.

Being able to go alone to a cinema hall and watch a movie. ( I am yet to do that)

Being able to shop by yourself and be happy about it. ( because there is no one to tell that looks ok, I don’t think you should buy it, when you are in love with something):)

Being monetarily independent.

Not depending on others to make you happy or cheer you up. Not having to depend on others for emotional support each and every time. Being able to handle yourself sometimes. (I am yet to learn that.)

Ability to express what you believe in, be it verbally or written and to stand by those beliefs, independent of others’ opinions.

And finally, to do something because you want to do it and not because you need to do it…