Learning from trees to be grounded while reaching for the sky, rooted in my principles, bending before breaking, and able to turn a new leaf. I woke up today with a profound sense of freedom. #Freedom to me is having the courage of your convictions, not compromising your dignity for any amount of money or clout, and not being cowered into silence or beholden to those who have harmed you. That is what brings me peace and joy: The knowledge that I stand by my principles, no matter how much I have lost. Because I’ll always have the truth and a clean conscience. And that is the greatest victory of all.