first i think freedom needs to be defind i have not looked it up tho im thinking, to be like the wind and as happy as the moon, freedom = happynes, some might be happy with dependance i guess gives them meaning, dependince may also = happynes dependince for me is my car and smoke tho, if i get rid of them would i be setting my self free, there the only things holding me back that i can see, not sure if this is a genral question or one for my self i know my answer maby just looking for reashawerance, tho it might make a good subject for a debate or open decushion, peace and forth comeings
The definition of freedom is a tricky one and often times gets confused with comfort. For instance, if someone wanted the 'freedom' of sitting in a chair watching TV all day, every day, they would have to be dependent on someone to provide the house, the chair, the TV, the food, etc. This sort of 'freedom' requires being comfortable with dependency. When you are dependent on your car for transportation, but your car gives you the freedom to go where you like, isn't that dependency a source of freedom? In my experience, the concept "freedom" is highly subjective. Having a corporeal existence makes us ultimately dependent, so some might say that we're only truly free when we're dead - but since we don't know what happens when we're dead, that may not be true, either. For me, freedom is the ability to live my life the way I choose, accepting the responsibility for the choices I make. One thing that I know for certain is this - freedom is never free.
well put, im not good with words so things iwrite come out wrong, so evan by relaseing ur selfe and haveing only a bag, u still depend on good fortune to find ur next feed, what about when you dont cear just happy withany thing, you must be free form some inhbitshions maby, peace
Dependency is something from which we can never be completely free, as long as we live. At a bare minimum, we're dependent on food and water for our existence. If you're talking about living an ascetic lifestyle, shedding dependency and comfort for a life of simplicity, you will still be dependent on food and water for existence. You might want to take a shot at reading Herman Hesse's "Siddhartha." Siddhartha is born into wealth and privilege, but finds no spiritual satisfaction there. He goes on a journey of enlightenment, but each lifestyle that he tries ultimately leaves him wanting. Eventually, he finds that all experiences are equally valid in the quest for enlightenment, but that no single experience is the answer in itself. Said another way, the ascetic lifestyle is but one experience on the road to self-enlightenment and personal satisfaction. There are many other experiences and lifestyles that are equally valid steps on the road to enlightenment, but none of them will get us there by themselves. The collection of our many and varied experiences and learnings combine to create a perfect self-enlightenment. It's an interesting concept, although I'm not too sure of how accurately it reflects actual Buddhist philosophy. It makes sense from my perspective, though. How can we know what brings us true peace unless we experience many things?
another great reading, i will look into that book, could you also say we were born to die, and depend on deth for life, maby the meaning of life is not life its self nor the journy, prehaps a spec of sand contrubiteing to the greater mesage of freedom, if we will never be free untill then, what will we be, ?
That is for each to determine independently. It's all in how one finds and defines their own "freedom" and "dependency."
rant There may be some interrelationships and confusion with and between the words and ideas of freedom, dependency, responsibility, laziness, duty as well as others. Freedom can never be complete in this existence. Total self dependency is also nearly if not totally impossible. In this country (U.S.) and most Western democracies, I am relatively free to strive towards my goals. Total freedom to strive toward any goal would be anarchy and lead to a poor existence for large numbers of people. I have no guarantee of reaching my goals and I may wish the attainment of my loftiest goals was fraught with fewer obstacles and the path paved smooth with the sweat of others, but wishes don't always come true. However, I am free to get off my ass and try. If, due to choices you have previously made, you have duties and obligations that limit your options (freedoms), then that's the life you have to live as an honorable human. I don't reside in Heaven, but it sure beats much of the world where poverty and or social or political issues limit freedom to the freedom to strive to survive from day to day. /rant
sure am 22 my friend, 23 in december next month, i have a lot to learn, but to my best under standing life will only take you as far as you let it, if i get started ill ramble on so it short yes im a 22,, have a great day u free me
I did have a nice day, thank you. I'm sure you are familiar with the lyric "Freedoms just another word, for nothin' left to lose" That is so true. When you give up all of your material attachments and have no one else's will to get in the way of your own, you are free. However, how often does this happen? True freedom would mean the loss of loved ones, all material possessions...while some of these things would be beneficial, it would also be lonely. To be dependent on certain things is alright. I do not think a human can ever be truly free and at the same time, happy.
I know that song for sure, i look at my self as a wonder, de tachad from family is not to far a step away for me, friends, can any one have a true friend, im a true friend to my friends, so i dont call apon them for my needs, also it just takes a glance at the stars to realise ur not alone makes me smile every time, tho i do get lonley i know ill find another mate around the conner, i guess its just like a sum, you have to find ur numbers to equal the answer you want, maby times short. Caio my friend
Each of us is bound by the chains of our needs, the chains of our wants, and the chains of our relationships. Some of those chains were built of our own free will. Freedom is not measured by the chains we wear but by our ability to wear the ones we choose.
As many are saying, I will echo, in one way or another, a large part of freedom is a result of our thinking. I am looking in the Buddhist direction when I say that all things change. I may choose relationships, find myself in situations and have possessions, but they, I, and my relationship to them are always changing. With that also comes the notion of clinging and not accepting that it will change. To bastardize some. By clinging, I reduce my freedom (and increase my suffering). I need to accept what sisright now to be free. Now, I just hope I can become better at living this. I wish the best for all of you also.
U 3 me, that is true tho how many people have u aske to be a friend, is it just a mutral agrement and u befriend each other, i wont argue the point only state how do u precive asking for some thing, i find there are many layers to any subject and its always context senceative, i belave any way, enjoy embrace and take cear,
