Independence. Yay!

Independence Day for us has always been a synonym for 15^th August, a holiday, PM’s red fort speech, sweets and a fluttering Tri colour. In fact, as we have moved on from school, it has just become a welcome day off in our busy lives and if you happen to be outside India you don’t even have a day off to remind you of this historic day. Hardly do we think about the sacrifices of our martyrs that has allowed us to lead such a convenient life. But does Independence just means breaking free from the shackles of a super power and running one’s own country? No, Independence means a lot more!

 

Independence is when you are not bound by the liabilities of home loan, personal loan or car loan, which in turn forces you to pursue a job for a living, even if you are not buoyant on pursuing it. If one can make a living out of something he/she really loves doing, that for sure is Independence.

Independence is when a wife can shop whatever she yearns for without a frown on his Husband’s face. Husband’s might get uncomfortable and not buy this philosophy but if they can let their wives do what they wish to, they will not only make their wives happier but will also earn for themselves some Independence credits, that they can leverage for their benefit in futureJ.

Independence is when an employee has a free hand to do his job his way rather than doing it his boss’s way. No wonder managers who give their employees this independence are the more successful and popular ones. Some may argue that employees can misuse this independence but this is a trade-off which surely reaps benefits in the longer run.

Independence is when a husband has the liberty to enjoy his boys night outs without the fears of his wife’s repeated calls and painstaking interrogation. However, this level of independence is very tough to achieve and hence can be graded as the highest level of independence :P.

Independence is when you can go out on a vacation whenever you want, wherever you wish for, without worrying about your work, family or any other commitments. Howsoever, enticing this idea seems, our social and economic obligations make it a very arduous and an unviable one.  

Independence is when you can gulp your favourite ice cream without worrying about the associated calories. Independence is when you can be in the playground for ever without caring about your studies. Independence is when you can drive on the highway without worrying about the maximum speed limit. Independence is when you can read your favourite book without losing sleep about being disturbed by anyone. Understandably, there are lot of rules and ethics that have to be taken care of but in a nut shell Independence is a state of mind. A free state of mind to be precise.

An Independent state of mind allows you to unwind, rejoice and pursue life with an assertive perspective. So one should not only refrain from treating his Independence for granted but should also value and respect it to the core. And for the price we pay to achieve any form of Independence, we should celebrate and cherish it every single day.

Happy Independence Day!

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PS - And in present day context, Independence is when your wife happily allows you to be active on your WhatsApp groups J