Lofty Ambitions

I'm at a point in my life where I realize I may fall short of my youthful dreams and ambitions. I try to recall what I found important in my 20's. I believe it was the written word, the pursuit of lasting love, adventure, and freedom. I wanted to travel the world. I have done a bit of that, but not as extensively as I planned. I have lived my life in two big cities, something I had desired to do. I have had adventures but I long for more. I have experienced falling in love and intimacy but I want more. That part of my life as been on hiatus and it is time to breakout of the cast of suspension. And freedom, what of it? Is freedom synonymous with authenticity? I wonder. Is it the ability to explore your identity without inhibition or filters, to have the courage to expose your shadow side along with the face you show the world?