What is true freedom?

What kind of state do you think "freedom" is?

…It sounds like a moral education class at school, doesn't it? ^^;

Having many choices to pick from.
Having plenty of time, money, and peace of mind.

Of course, that is one kind of freedom.

But lately, I've been thinking about it this way.

Perhaps true freedom is "being able to decide for yourself."

For example, on a day when you aren't feeling your best.
On a morning when you're feeling down.
On days when you can't find the time you want.

Even in those situations where things aren't going as planned,

"Well, I can probably do this today"
"This might be the best thing for me right now"

…If you can "choose" that for yourself,

then I truly feel that is "freedom."

Actually, I heard these words yesterday.

These were the words of someone who replied to an invitation for an experiential workshop.

In that step, there was a strength that comes not from "being made to do something by someone else," but from "choosing it yourself."

When it comes to building habits or dieting, we tend to blame ourselves.

"I couldn't do it again"
"I never stick with anything"
"I'm no good..."

But in reality, what matters more than “doing or not doing” might be the accumulation of the feeling that “I decided this myself.”

Here is today’s “take a breath”👇

There is no need for a correct answer.

I hope to keep searching for that “step toward balance” for myself
again today.

It would be wonderful to go about our days with that kind of mindset.