Merdeka and what its mean to me?

Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!! This valuable word I had heard it since I were child. At that time, it just gave me the meaning about the country which is our country was free from any colonization. But then, it’s changed a little bit from year to year. What I mean is, I quiet understand about its real meaning.
This kind of word is become too familiar nowadays and for me, its help me a lot in my daily life. Actually, its help me in making decision throughout my life. So, I can feel proud and confidence with my work because it’s never influenced by any part.
By referring its meaning, I’m free to do anything unless it is on the right track. For example, I can wear or doing anything without follows the others unless it’s not contrast from our religion and culture rules. But, I never mean that I ‘MERDEKA’ and free from my parents responsibility although I stay away from them.
For me this kind of word is come from our heart or soul. It depend on us how we interprets it.