I used to avoid people so they couldn't make me live by their ways.

But I have discovered a special joy in finding that there are people who I admire or love enough that I will willingly choose to modify my behavior on their behalf, or to their good.

Too long we've followed rules, obligations, when we can _choose_ love, choose to restrict the swing of our arms out of concern for others' noses, choose to reach out and help.

My love is not a shackle. It is the rigging in my sails.