I think many folks (and I’ve done it, too) find it too easy to go with the flow and not make an active choice, thinking it somehow absolves them from responsibility for their own lives. Not that this is a conscious decision for most people, But, it’s often what it boils down to.

And, your point applies to everything. How many people say, “I hate my job,” “I hate my house,” I hate my life,” “I hate my spouse,” and then do nothing about it — year in and year out. No decision is a decision. It’s passive. It allows us to think of ourselves as a victim. But, it is a decision, is it not?

Not to make light of these decisions. They can be momentous. They can be incredibly difficult. They can have huge impact on loved ones. But, no matter how you look at it, it’s an individual decision — one that we make every moment of every day.

I hope this adds to thee discussion. Love the blog. Keep it up. And, congratulations on your freedom! I’m sure it was not easy.