I heard the term "free spirit" used the other day and it made me wonder, how should one interpret this term? Should it be considered a compliment or an insult? I ask this question because I looked up the definition of this term and dictionary.com describes it as follows:
1) a person with a highly individual or unique attitude, lifestyle, or imagination; nonconformist.
2) one who is not restrained, as by convention or obligation; a nonconformist.
3) someone acting freely or even irresponsibly
Now these definitions lead me to the conclusion that unless you want to be viewed as irresponsible, highly individual, not restrained and of course a nonconformist than this is an insulting term. If a person has a college degree, works in an office setting, has many hobbies and interests but has a specific career goal - does that make them a "free spirit"?
About Me
- Melissa
- If I began to truly think of what I wanted to say about myself that is significant and worth mentioning it would be this...I love the poetry of life. I am happily married to the man of my dreams. I live in Boston, MA. I have learned to embrace the creativity in myself in every aspect of my life, which has shaped my ambitions.