Our personal freedom is sometimes defined by the manner in which we respond to invasion, violation and emotional challenge. It takes a certain power to express ourselves in the midst of adversity. It we don't stand up for ourselves in a challenging situation, it is easier to lapse into the common emotional trap of being a "victim". Victims do not exist unless we have defined one or two other role players: "saviors" and/or "persecutors," both of whom need victims to stay alive. This holy trinity of emotional game playing can be creatively destroyed by simply choosing to save ourselves and/or providing our own punishment by playing the game intentionally. Emotions can be expressed in a playful spirit by remembering, it's just a game.