Freedom Bag, Are You Ready To Fly?

For the month of July the one word that stood out for me was freedom.  Freedom to me symbolizes being able to fly without anything or anyone holding you down.  I often wondered why airlines imposed so many restrictions on luggage. But after seeing the transportation system from a different perspective I was able to understand that we are all a form of vehicle. If we are overloaded with baggage, we would not be able to operate properly and would not be able to fly.  This was how I began the story of  Freedom Bag, Are You Ready to Fly?  (see website for the July 2011 archived stories to read the entire short story).

It is so important that we understand that we have to leave some things behind in order to reach the next destination. If what you are carrying around is weighing you down, then it is time to check your freedom bag and get rid of all unnecessary items in your life.  You can not really soar if the load you are transporting is too heavy.

When clouds and storms block your view, remember you are the pilot and you can change the course of your flight and fly above any turbulence that comes your way.

The only time I’ve seen a plane move in reverse is when it is backing away from the terminal to get ready to fly to its next destination. When you are in flight, you don’t go backward. You soar forward. So why do we always go back and pick up the baggage we should have left behind?

Have you put your bag through the screening process lately? You may be carrying around things or people that are combustible. It is only a matter of time before these contents are sparked and cause an explosion. Be careful of what you carry around in your bag. You want to make sure you have people or things in your bag that can be used as lifesavers in case of a crisis.

During life's flight, there will be some arrivals and some departures. There will be some hellos and some goodbyes. There is always a beginning and an ending. Be thankful you can choose to begin a new journey and appreciate the completed journeys that helped you to arrive at your new destination.

Pilots put their trust in the air traffic controllers to protect them from dangers unforeseen. Whom do you put your trust in to protect you from unforeseen dangers?