Independence Day

Today is Independence Day. For many of us this means cookouts, fireworks, and time with family and friends. If you are really lucky your town might sponsor a parade.

The holiday also celebrates the birth of our nation, but all of the blood, sweat and tears that Independence costs seems to have gotten lost in our celebration of the holiday.

Why not celebrate Independence Day by declaring your own Independence? Is there a toxic habit or person or relationship that you harbor? Why not take today and declare your Independence. Renew one of those long forgotten New Year's resolutions and take today as a fresh start.

Independence is never easy, but I am sure that it is worth it in the end.

Also on Independence Day please remember that Freedom isn't free. If you see someone who serves our country, please thank them. If you are so inspired, you can help our troops in many ways, one of them being Hope Radio's Letters to Leathernecks Campaigns. You can also go here for other ways to support our troops.