Cozy Moonchild Blog

What does freedom mean to you?

Freedom, to me, means moving through life without the weight of worldly worries. It’s the ability to do as I please — not from defiance, but from deep alignment. When I think of freedom, I think of peace that flows through every layer of being: financial, emotional, mental, and physical.

Financial Freedom

Financial freedom feels like waking up each day excited to do work that doesn’t feel like work. Running my own business isn’t something I have to do — it’s something I get to do. I love the sense of clarity and ease I bring to those I serve, helping others find peace in their finances just as I’ve found peace within mine. That alignment between service and joy is the essence of abundance for me.

Emotional Freedom

Emotional freedom is the quiet art of gratitude — waking each morning with appreciation for the day ahead, even when life moves in unexpected rhythms. It’s the ability to meet both joy and challenge with softness, to trust the ebb and flow rather than resist it.

Physical Freedom

Physical freedom, to me, is about movement and choice. It’s the ability to travel, to explore new places, to feel the world beneath my feet without restriction. It’s being able to move my body with ease, to rest when I need to, to walk by the ocean or through the mountains simply because I can.

When I was younger, I thought freedom meant not having to work hard — avoiding anything that felt physically draining. But now I see it differently. True physical freedom is not about avoiding effort; it’s about choosing how I expend my energy. It’s feeling strong enough to move, free enough to rest, and supported enough to experience the world fully.

Mental Freedom

Mental freedom, for me, arrived late — and painfully. I didn’t know what it meant to have a quiet mind until I turned thirty. Ironically, that year became one of the hardest of my life. I was struggling in my relationship, drifting from friendships, and feeling stuck at work. My 30th birthday wasn’t a celebration — it was a collapse. (A Dec Sag)

But in that collapse, something opened. That next March I moved into my new apartment, I entered a season of deep solitude — the kind that strips away distraction and brings you face-to-face with yourself. I spent my days regulating my nervous system, using affirmations, journaling, and listening to frequencies that helped me tune inward.

Slowly, I learned to observe my emotions rather than react to them. I began to challenge the negative thoughts that once controlled me. It was lonely, but it was sacred. For the first time in twenty-five years, I felt in control of my own mind.

Now, I move through life differently. I no longer chase peace — I cultivate it. I know my worth and have released beliefs that kept me small. Freedom, I’ve realized, isn’t about a life without struggle. It’s about meeting each moment with grace, knowing you can trust yourself to handle it.

Freedom begins within — and once you taste it, you can never forget what it feels like to be at peace with yourself

🌙 Reflection Prompt:

What would freedom look like for you if it wasn’t tied to success, money, or anyone else’s expectations?

What beliefs might you need to release to feel truly free in your body, your mind, and your heart?

With love and light,

Jojo

Cozy Moonchild🌙✨