There’s a moment in life—perhaps you’ve experienced it—when something deep within you stirs. It’s a quiet whisper, yet somehow it feels like a roar, calling you to more. More than what you’ve known. More than what’s comfortable. More than what fits neatly into the expectations others have placed on you.
For me, this call came as an invitation to live free. Not just free from external constraints but free from the internal ones: fear, comparison, and the weight of other people’s opinions. It’s an invitation I continue to answer daily, one step at a time.
What does it mean to live life free?
Living life free doesn’t mean we have it all figured out. In fact, it’s often the opposite. It’s about embracing the unknown with curiosity and trust. It’s about unlearning the rules and beliefs that no longer serve us, the ones that keep us small, stuck, or striving for approval.
It’s a journey of unburdening—releasing fear, letting go of the need to control, and allowing Love to guide us. It’s about reconnecting with who we were created to be before life, circumstances, or expectations told us otherwise.
For me, living free has meant stepping away from the noise of opinions and leaning into the gentle truth that Love has always been whispering to my heart. It’s about discovering that freedom isn’t found in perfection or performance but in the beautiful act of being.
What’s Holding You Back?
If you’re anything like me, you may have spent years basing your decisions on what others might think. “What will they say if I do this? What will they think if I step into who I truly am?” These thoughts can keep us in a cycle of playing small, hiding our light, and living for others instead of for the life Love is calling us to.
But here’s the truth: People’s perceptions of you are none of your business. That’s right. None. Their thoughts, opinions, and judgments are reflections of their own experiences—not of who you truly are.
The life you’ve been given is yours and yours alone. It’s a gift. And when we live for the opinions of others, we miss out on the beauty, the joy, and the freedom of living the life we were designed to live.
The Call to Freedom
Answering the call to live free is about surrender. It’s about trusting that Love is leading us on a path that is divinely orchestrated, even when we can’t see the next step. It’s about walking forward, hand in hand with Love, and allowing the journey to unfold.
It doesn’t mean the path will be easy. Living free often requires courage to let go of what’s familiar and step into the unknown. It’s a process of unlearning, releasing, and remembering. And through it all, Love is there—patient, kind, and steady—guiding us into the fullness of who we were created to be.
Reflection Questions
As you ponder what it means to live life free, here are a few questions to sit with:
1. Have you ever felt a deep tug for more? What did that tug feel like for you?
2. What beliefs, rules, or expectations do you feel called to release?
3. In what ways do you feel Love is inviting you to live free?
Take your time with these questions. Journal your thoughts or bring them into your quiet time with Love. Let your responses flow freely, without restriction or judgment.
Invitation
Living life free isn’t about arriving at a destination; it’s about embracing the journey. It’s about releasing fear, letting Love lead, and stepping into the fullness of who you are.
If today’s reflection spoke to you, I’d love to hear from you. You can connect with me on Instagram @LaShawnDobbs.
