True Freedom

Many of us have freedom to speak, to think, to choose, to act, to vote, to move from place to place but do we truly feel free? Even in our daily language we speak of a lack of freedom on different levels when we say "I don't have the time..." or "I just can't control myself." Though we live in a modern, free society why do we not feel the freedom?

In order to reflect upon this question, it is necessary to move into our inner world for some exploration. Since it is with our thoughts that we trap ourselves, it is in the mind that we need to seek the answers. Try to recall the last time you felt free and you will soon realize that 'my' freedom is indeed born in 'my' mind. Freeing of the mind is the ultimate step to liberation.

A modern management phrase, "think out of the box" captures the key concept to freeing our mind, that is, think as if there were no box, no walls, nothing to delineate a limit or restriction and the results will be amazing. Solutions, concepts, ideas all flow from within us, our enthusiasm flourishes, hope comes alive and our self-esteem takes root. We begin to move away from expectations and judgements such as right and wrong, and move into understanding another's viewpoint. We not only begin to accept the flow of life but we surf the waves with joy.

Real freedom is a paradox, for only when I live strictly by the laws of my highest principles can I experience being free. When I sacrifice these for a moment of negativity then my conscience bites, I lose my happiness and in that moment I have trapped myself. As I begin to experience freedom from my inner negativity, I become an agent of true and lasting freedom. Remember, all the fears and negativity we live with are acquired and learned, so to free our mind is to let go of the acquired and return to the innate qualities.

So in whose hand is the freedom we speak about, if not our own? This week, begin to take down those barriers and walls that block your view to countless possible ways of living. Shed the old patterns of behaviour that seem to always trap the soul from living a life of sovereignty. Clear the polluted mind and let that pure energy, the pathway to freedom, touch every part of your existence. Remember, if you resist, it persists, and there you have closed the door to your freedom.... more