Fly Your Freaky Flag

“They shall not be expected to acknowledge us until we have acknowledged ourselves.” ― John Adams
“They shall not be expected to acknowledge us until we have acknowledged ourselves.”
― John Adams

A few years ago I read David McCollough’s John Adams. I loved it for so many reasons. One of the most amazing facts I remember reading is that after a life long ‘dance’ of sorts in politics with Thomas Jefferson, the two men died within 6 hours of each other on July 4, 1826.  Today I like to honor that cosmic synchronicity and my American heritage.

“Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people.” ― John Adams
“Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people.”
― John Adams
"People and nations are forged in the fires of adversity." -John Adams
“People and nations are forged in the fires of adversity.” -John Adams

Although we live in an incredibly challenging and relentlessly cruel world, I believe if we stay open to it and practice connecting with it, the Light outshines the suffering.

"You will never be alone with a poet in your pocket." -John Adams
“You will never be alone with a poet in your pocket.” -John Adams
"The world grows more enlightened. Knowledge is more equally diffused." -John Adams
“The world grows more enlightened. Knowledge is more equally diffused.” -John Adams

John Adams was a fearless and remarkable philosopher. Reading his timeless speeches and edgy proclamations give me courage to live more aligned with the beliefs of my conscience and helps me stay connected to the essence of America’s and Humankind’s greatness. Reading, writing, staying active, and creating are celebrations of free will and liberty. I am thankful today for these freedoms.

“The true source of our sufferings has been our timidity.” -John Adams
“The true source of our sufferings has been our timidity.” -John Adams
"Let every sluice of knowledge be opened and set a-flowing." -John Adams
“Let every sluice of knowledge be opened and set a-flowing.” -John Adams

In honor of JA, and of Life Liberty and The Pursuit of Happiness (which I like to translate as LET YOUR FREAK FLAG FLY), I hope you will enjoy these quotes and flags.

I read my eyes out and can't read half enough.... "The more one reads the more one sees we have to read." -John Adams
I read my eyes out and can’t read half enough…. “The more one reads the more one sees we have to read.” -John Adams

I made the flags with scraps of fabric from various sewing projects. The words are all John Adams’.

Cheers to Love, Yoga, Courage, and the Creative Spirit that resides in us all. May we all be happy and free.

Happy Fourth of July! Keep in touch. I’d love to hear from you here or on FB or Twitter.  Peace y’all, Melanie