Happy 231st Anniversary, America!
Today we celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This day means different things to different people. To some, it’s an opportunity to think about the freedoms they enjoy. To others, it’s an opportunity to show appreciation to the men and women who have fought (and are fighting) for our very freedoms. To others, it’s an opportunity to take a day off and hang out with friends and family.
I think about many different things on July 4th. The leadership consultant in me thinks about the 56 men who risked their lives by signing a piece of paper so they could live in a free society. I appreciate the freedoms we enjoy. I appreciate beyond measure the men and women who have defended this country to ensure our freedom. I appreciate the opportunity to take a day off and hang out with friends and family. And on this day, I appreciate the courage and conviction of those 56 men who showed true leadership by risking their lives for what we enjoy today … freedom.
Eat some hot dogs, enjoy some watermelon, and dive head first into a big bowl of ice cream as you celebrate today. But most importantly, stop sometime today and think about what independence truly means to you.
May God bless the men and women who defend our country, and may He bless each and every one of you this July 4th!
