Making Space for Uncommon Freedom®
Summer tends to shift our pace in meaningful ways. The days feel longer, the routines more flexible, and the added family time gives us a chance to pause and reflect. With the calendar filling up in new ways, it becomes even more important to step back and ask:
“Are we living on purpose—or just filling space?”
WHAT DOES UNCOMMON FREEDOM® LOOK LIKE IN OUR LIVES RIGHT NOW?
At first glance, the obvious answers come to mind: time flexibility, the ability to work from anywhere, or saying yes to spontaneous family adventures. And while those are definitely gifts we’re grateful for, the deeper kind of freedom we’re pursuing goes beyond open schedules.
We’re talking about:
Freedom from guilt — the kind that whispers “you should be doing more” every time we pause.
Freedom from overwhelm — that sense of being stretched so thin you forget why you’re doing any of it.
Freedom from autopilot — where we move through the day without clarity, just checking boxes.
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been reminded that “busy” and “productive” aren’t the same thing. It’s easy to fill every hour with movement and still make no meaningful progress. We believe in working hard — but also in working on purpose. When we say yes to everything, we end up exhausted, distracted, and disconnected from the mission that matters most.
True freedom doesn’t mean doing less. It means choosing better.
And that starts with clarity and courage — to take action on what aligns, and let go of what doesn’t.
So this month, we’re choosing to reset. To simplify.
To make space on purpose for what truly matters most.
HERE’S WHAT THAT LOOKS LIKE FOR US:
Saying no to opportunities that aren’t aligned with our mission
Even good things can become distractions when they don’t move us toward the life we’re trying to build. We’re learning to protect our yes by guarding it with a thoughtful no.
Protecting white space on our calendar
We’re intentionally blocking off time that isn’t for anything productive — just rest, connection, or being present with our family. Margin isn’t wasted space; it’s where clarity lives.
Prioritizing habits that support physical, emotional, and spiritual health
That might look like a walk, journaling, a morning smoothie, or prayer and quiet time. These small rhythms anchor us in truth and help us show up with strength.
Letting go of the pressure to constantly perform or produce
It’s easy to tie our worth to how much we accomplish. But our value isn’t measured in output — and rest can be productive when it serves a greater purpose.
You don’t need a massive lifestyle change to experience freedom.
Often, it begins with a small shift.
Replace a “yes” with a “no.”
Say goodbye to something that’s draining you.
Wake up 10 minutes early to think, pray, or just breathe.
