The Five Freedoms

* The freedom to see and hear what is here instead of what should be, was or will be.
* The freedom to say what one feels and thinks, instead of what one should.
* The freedom to feel what one feels, instead of what one ought.
* The freedom to ask for what one wants, instead of always waiting for permission.
* The freedom to take risks in one’s own behalf, instead of choosing to be only ‘secure’ and not rocking the boat.

from ‘Making Contact’ by Virginia Satir