7 Signs That You Are A Free Spirit
A free spirit is a person who has reached a certain level of maturity and psychological ability, based on security and independence. It is not easy to reach this culmination of personal development.
In addition, we are talking about a dimension that could fall into the hierarchy of needs that Abraham Maslow presented in 1943 in his article “A Theory of Human Motivation.”
Being a free spirit does not mean getting rid of all responsibilities. This is a misconception. A true free spirit is distinguished by a set of qualities, attitudes and ways of interacting with reality that makes him more able to face life’s difficulties.
Today we present to you the characteristics of a free spirit. What do you say, do you define yourself?
1. You choose, think and act without the need for anyone’s approval
If you have reached that point in your personal journey where you do not need the approval of others, it means that you have taken a huge step.
Throughout life, you often feel the need to be “validated” by society. First it’s about your parents, then about your colleagues, and then about your bosses.
You can’t get overnight to reveal yourself as you are and speak from the heart, sincerely. Only a free spirit can reach this level.
2. Live without fear and trust yourself
Experts in the field of personal development and motivational psychology are well aware that fear is the enemy of great opportunities. If you stop worrying and visualize the future in dark colors, you will be able to take much bigger steps.
Happiness is always beyond fear. But to overcome this threshold, you need to trust yourself.
3. You are a sincere, bold and spontaneous person
You are defined by sincerity, but also by a type of “impertinence” that snatches smiles and understanding looks from those around you. You’re spontaneous because you don’t care what people say or think.
Authentic people are free spirits because their self is no longer censored. They are faithful to their own inner essence and values and can show the world how they feel that life should be lived: with passion.
4. You know why it’s worth fighting
Despite the opinion of many people, being a free spirit does not mean shying away from responsibilities or aspiring to reckless freedom. It’s not like that at all.
Free spirits know well what they are fighting for: for what they love, for what defines them, for their happiness. The rest doesn’t matter.
5. A free spirit does not develop emotional dependencies
Sentimental addictions are another enemy of personal development. A relationship based on emotional dependence destroys your identity, integrity and self-expression.
A person who considers himself a free spirit knows how to love a man without depending on him. It offers the best of it, but it continues to be a complete being.
6. A free spirit knows how to appreciate small things
To be free means not to be attached to something that prevents you from growing or loving life. You get freedom if you know how to set a set of priorities and if you understand that the most important things in life are not things, but feelings.
Emotions are born from the simplest, everyday experiences. It can be a conversation, a walk on the beach, a meeting, a trip, walking barefoot, hugging your pet, running through the park without any worries on your soul…
Busy and worried people cannot appreciate these details of the daily experience that free spirits promote and cherish.
7. Life inspires you, and your attitude inspires others
Maybe many people have asked you what your secret is. “You are all day with a smile on your face, you always have time for everything. You do so many things and you always make me laugh… How do you do it?
You probably don’t know what to answer, because you have created your philosophy of life over time. Sometimes a free spirit comes to the surface after being held captive. His attitude is built over time, after overcoming certain challenges and going through a process of maturation.
Freedom is an attitude that is adopted with determination and perseverance, also realizing that it is necessary to leave certain things behind.
Are you a free spirit?
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