When you have spent most of your life seeking the approval of others, living a life that you believe needs to be approved by others, or being a rule follower, it can be difficult to break out and be a free spirit. I have actually been giving this quite a bit of thought lately, and have come to the conclusion that in order to have the life I want I am going to have to break the ties that bind and become more of a free spirit. How do we become free spirits? 1) Is there something you feel passionate about, but haven't had the courage to take action on? Being a free spirit means that you may have to bypass practicality and instead follow your dreams. That may sound scary at times, but in the end, it can lead to true satisfaction and happiness. 2) Being a free spirit requires living in the moment. Instead of worrying about what others think of you or what is going to happen tomorrow take time to savor the moment you are in right now. Use all of your senses to enjoy where you are now. This is where meditation can help. 3) Embrace Humor. Have you ever noticed how freeing laughter is? We all get into uncomfortable situations, but free spirits may find themselves in more of those situations. Look for the humor in even the stickiest of situations. Laughter and humor will lighten your load. 4) Just let go and trust yourself. Trust that you know yourself better than anyone else does. Trust that you know what is best for you. Trust in your own path. Do you consider yourself a free spirit or want to become more of one? If so, what are some of the things you are doing? Read more posts on inspiration Shop Books: Free Your Spirit Becoming My Authentic Self Until we meet again join me on Pinterest, Instagram, and Etsy. This post contains affiliate links for which I may receive a small commission. This does not affect your cost. Purchases made through these links help to support this blog.