Real Freedoms

The five freedoms by Virginia Satir

• The freedom to see and hear what is here, instead of what should be, was or will be.
• The freedom to say what one feels and thinks, instead of what one should.
• The freedom to feel what one feels, instead of what one ought.
• The freedom to ask for what one wants, instead of always asking for permission.
• The freedom to take risks in one’s own behalf, instead of choosing to be only "secure" and not rocking the boat.

(adapted from Virginia Satir’s "Making Contact")