Dear Friends,

“The preamble sets the stage for the Constitution (Archives.gov).

It clearly communicates the intentions of the framers and the purpose of the document. The preamble is an introduction to the highest law of the land; it is not the law. It does not define government powers or individual rights.”

The U.S. Constitution: Preamble

“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

High school students reflect on the Promises of the Preamble. and their

views on Freedom. This is a wonderful video to watch.

On our 4th of July holiday, let us too reflect on what the preamble and constitution means to us. Let us remember the high conscious ideals our forefathers gave us. Yes, as humans, they had their flaws, however our constitution was a Higher Ideal, one we need to live up to. As all documents and past decrees, we must look at each and decide the relevancy for today.

Over the years our government leaders have made amendments to the constitution for that time and age. We as people must continually be OPEN

at the TOP, as Ernest Holmes says, to continue to evolve in heart, mind

and spirit.

For me, WE the People means EVERYONE. We are in this together.

We have the right to think and speak however we wish. Our actions on the other hand must be carefully decided, for we know what we do to one, we do

to all. Chief Seattle, in 1854, said,

“Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.” (July SoM)

When we hurt one person, we hurt ourselves and everyone.

Ralph Waldo Emerson said.

“Freedom is not the right to live as we please, but the right to find how we ought to live in order to fulfill our potential.” (July SoM)

Helping students gain higher education.

Helping immigrants and refugees become citizens.

Helping release prisoners who no longer should be serving due to innocence and/or poor judgement on past sentences.

Reforming our infrastructure so ALL people, regardless of race, faith, creed or cultural or gender identity, feel they are being treated fairly.

How else can we help ourselves and others live up to their potential?

How are you embracing your freedom and helping others to embrace and live their freedom? Let us always be grateful for the FREEDOM we have, and continue to work in heart, mind and action to keep it, for we know

Freedom is precious.

Living Freedom,

Abigail and Steve