Everyone wants freedom. But how do we define it?Are we talking about making our own Choices, Wearing what we wish, Going where we want , Eating what we like or Voting who we deem right? Does it give us the ability to Pursue our desires or ensures that we fulfill them.
Does an economically poor person has freedom to Eat his favorite Dish? Who is stopping an Obese human to do a Somersault if he wishes to? Is a weak student not eligible to Clear JEE Advanced? Is any human being not willing to be the best possible version of himself. If no then how many of us are actually 100% satisfied by our achievements. Very few. Why?
The answer lies within the question itself. Freedom comes with a side effect. It does not give us only one choice.
(Well if it were only one choice it would mean we have no Choice at all)
It actually gives us two. The Same freedom which allows us to Pursue our desire also permits us to be indolent and let it slip.The fact is that we do have freedom. But that's too true to be good.
The Liberty that sets us free,
Is deceit that kills our dreams
Make no mistake. It's not the choice between Maharaja Mac and Mc Alo tikki that matters. It's whether or not we are willing to get our ass kicked in order to be kick ass later. Whether or not we are willing to sacrifice the Instant Gratification (the other IG) for a lasting Accomplishment. Are we willing to Confront our Comfort and Unfurl our potence. Can we Surge and Curb that unwanted Urge at bay. Well I could not stop forcing rhymes in this very article. Ironic. Be more subtle, Asit. Easier said than done haan!
But it's not like we have never done it before. We got ourselves Educated, didn't we. Despite so much internal resistance. Don't we do so many things in our lives even when every bone in our body tempts otherwise. I am sure you will remember at least a few occasions. It means we do posses the power to bully ourselves to do what we put our mind to. But sometimes we need external help too. For example a Student goes to his Guru to learn yoga, he surrenders his free will and does what he is told to do without questioning the techniques. And when the class is over, he is a free man again with an upgrade. A profitable trade-off. But it was the Pupil who chose to be obedient during that period. He was bound but his choice was still doing the work.
Its a very thin line which needs to be clearly drawn between what i desire to achieve today and what i want to do now. Its a balance one needs to have to attain the maxima. I am sure one can learn with practice and being in the zone.
I hope you find this useful or at least something to ponder over. Ending with a notable quote
"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better"
Does an economically poor person has freedom to Eat his favorite Dish? Who is stopping an Obese human to do a Somersault if he wishes to? Is a weak student not eligible to Clear JEE Advanced? Is any human being not willing to be the best possible version of himself. If no then how many of us are actually 100% satisfied by our achievements. Very few. Why?
The answer lies within the question itself. Freedom comes with a side effect. It does not give us only one choice.
(Well if it were only one choice it would mean we have no Choice at all)
It actually gives us two. The Same freedom which allows us to Pursue our desire also permits us to be indolent and let it slip.The fact is that we do have freedom. But that's too true to be good.
The Liberty that sets us free,
Is deceit that kills our dreams
Make no mistake. It's not the choice between Maharaja Mac and Mc Alo tikki that matters. It's whether or not we are willing to get our ass kicked in order to be kick ass later. Whether or not we are willing to sacrifice the Instant Gratification (the other IG) for a lasting Accomplishment. Are we willing to Confront our Comfort and Unfurl our potence. Can we Surge and Curb that unwanted Urge at bay. Well I could not stop forcing rhymes in this very article. Ironic. Be more subtle, Asit. Easier said than done haan!
But it's not like we have never done it before. We got ourselves Educated, didn't we. Despite so much internal resistance. Don't we do so many things in our lives even when every bone in our body tempts otherwise. I am sure you will remember at least a few occasions. It means we do posses the power to bully ourselves to do what we put our mind to. But sometimes we need external help too. For example a Student goes to his Guru to learn yoga, he surrenders his free will and does what he is told to do without questioning the techniques. And when the class is over, he is a free man again with an upgrade. A profitable trade-off. But it was the Pupil who chose to be obedient during that period. He was bound but his choice was still doing the work.
Its a very thin line which needs to be clearly drawn between what i desire to achieve today and what i want to do now. Its a balance one needs to have to attain the maxima. I am sure one can learn with practice and being in the zone.
I hope you find this useful or at least something to ponder over. Ending with a notable quote
"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better"
