Two interesting developments that touch on the theme of freedom this week.
First the personal note. I did it. I quit the job that was eating my soul alive.
It feels more frightening than anything at the moment, however I know that will wear off. It is the right thing for me - I can't do the corruption thing, and that's what it felt like there. It felt bad and wrong every day. It went against everything I am.
By quitting I also bought back my freedom to speak out against the government. I wonder how many Canadians realize that all government employees risk immediate termination if they protest, write editorials, or in any way criticize the government? It is a dangerous game, really - hundreds of thousands of Canadians essentially give up their Charter rights in exchange for a paycheque. What kind of system is that? How does that serve democracy, or serve as a check and balance against corruption by the powers that be?
Once I finish serving my notice period I think my spirits and energy will soar. Right now I just have to get through this feeling that I have somehow banished myself. Perhaps that is where the unconscious inspiration for my latest painting (above) came from?
On a political note (now that I'm allowed my freedom of speech against the government back).. All Canadians should be concerned with the sneak-attack laws passed without legislative debate & implemented under cover of darkness, currently being used at the G20 in Toronto in order to detain innocent people who just want to express their concerns. Read more here: New Police Powers Could Create Legal Trap for Protesters
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4 comments:
congrats on leaving your poisonous job, I know it is tough but losing your soul and freedom of speech isn't the answer. You created a gorgeous painting out of it!
I know our government is corrupt, and I know that there are very sneaky, and yes, evil things being done without people knowing about them, in order to take away our rights to protest. When the police ordered those sound machines that could render people deaf, I understood what was happening. We better start fighting against this, because freedom lost is never again gained.
Thank you for speaking up, and good luck!
sharon
Sharon - thank you so much for stopping in. The worst part of searching for freedom & standing up to anything is that it can be a vastly lonely experience.
Your words are a balm for that.
This blog will metamorphose now that I am free to speak. Please visit again.
Peace & joy!
Chin up young lady. Things will be fine, better soon.
you are never , ever alone. God stands with you..or carries you when you need Him to.
Keep looking up...and not back,
Gina
Gina you are the best. You were definitely brought into my life for a reason. God bless you & yours.
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