While analyzing our text, the topic of freedom arose. The fact that humans lack a lot of freedoms was discussed. I was taken aback by this discussion topic and had to let it sink it at first. How could our freedom possibly be limited considering all of our natural rights? How could I lack a sense of liberty, especially being an American? Then it was mentioned that we do not even get to choose our own name. It had never occurred to me how something so valuable to each person in this world is chosen for us by our parents. Our name represents our identity and our entire being. I was astonished to realize how something so incredibly personal could be assigned to us before we have even become ourselves. In high school there were two other Lindseys in my grade, but we all spelled it differently so I had never shared a name with anyone. Then I walked into cheerleading tryouts at CNU and heard someone yell, “Lindsey!” and it was not to me. She even spells it the same way! That is when I realized that I would have to share my identity with someone, not just anyone, but someone else on the same exact team as me. After a while I learned that it was not my identity that I had to sacrifice and share with someone, just some arrangement of letters! This discussion also made me realize how many decisions are made for us while we are young and growing up. Even though this seems restricting I am sure it is for the best. Those making the limitations just have everyone’s best interests in mind!
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