On Freedom

Freedom is not an illusion. It is an unrealized concept. Within any social framework the concept of freedom pertains to its constituency as a whole, and the individual members are bound by governance. Consequently, to maintain a feeling of freedom while adhering to the social mandate, you must manifest the concept of freedom within your own particular cage - or not.

Other freedom challenges can include physical impairment, financial issues, obligations, property ownership, family and other relationship affiliations, and so on. Whatever your cage may look like, your freedom is what you make of it. True freedom cannot be granted or taken away. It is achieved within your own heart and mind. That is the only mantra on freedom that permits its actualization, and I live it because I choose not to fester and die by constriction.