On a pleasant breezy morning I was out for a long drive. Windows were down, air blowing against my face and my favorite song "Iktara" being played on the radio. It was one of those dreamy mornings which I have always loved to rewind and play uncountable times in reality. As I was lost looking outside the window a white feather flew into my car, rolling and falling , rising and dancing. It took a quick rest on my lap and flew away with the flow of air adding more curves to my smile. I took a deep breath inhaling as much air as possible into my lungs and while exhaling it slowly the urge to hold the moment forever kept increasing. I was completely lost in the scenic view around, the trees beyond the lake and the lake beyond the grass when suddenly a flock of birds flew across the lake. Their fly was so captivating and inspiring that I felt like to forget everything, spread my wings and go for what all I have ever wanted. Their wings were strong not because I can see them but because I can feel them. Their eyes were sharp not because they were tiny and shining but because they were focused and making their path through.
The Story !!
Once upon a time, there was a land of freedom where every human had to select either F-Freedom or W-Freedom before they enter the land. The one who opted for F-Freedom were set free to do what they want in their journey but the direction of their flow was determined by the proud king. So this land was a claimed freedom land with the condition to follow the pre-determined path. People entering W-Freedom were supposed to decide their own direction and then they were free to do anything and everything for the kind of journey they planned. So this one was a proclaimed freedom of strength with more application of their knowledge of decision. Assuming the success of both the lands the king took pride to announce that he wants to convert his entire land in One-Freedom land. To decide which land is performing better he invited experienced and skilled people from both the land and asked them to speak their heart.
The F-Freedom representative said : "We are not free to act according to our will. We are not happy about our minimum rights for decision making. The idea of keeping us free of serious thoughts makes us feel more dependent than free."
The W-Freedom representative said : "We face a lot of hurdles on the way and that leads to constant decision change and fluctuation in the plan.So the idea of giving us more rights of decision making leave us highly unsatisfied by the little we achieve with so much of effort."
That response was quite unexpected by the king. So even in the freedom land one was left unhappy and other dissatisfied. He was disheartened to see this and ordered his intelligence team to work on the rules and regulations for his kingdom which is equally applicable to all the members. And now the kingdom is called "Human Land" !!!
Well ! What we fail to understand is the essence of Freedom. Freedom is not about the struggle on the way but about the sense of achievement which each small step. Freedom is not about being unhappy about the path we follow but to cherish the journey which enables us to feel liberated. The final outcome is not to be worried about until the ride is full of adventure and discovery. It is only when we are brought behind the bars of rules and labeled as right and wrong , our freedom is lost. The feeling of boundless and infinite is not for the final calculation but for numbers we achieve throughout. Freedom is Learning !! Freedom is Smiling !! Enjoy the freedom like the feather who flows on the pre-determined path but has the liberty to enjoy his fall and surprises which the unknown direction offers him. Or maybe sometimes like those wings who are strong and determined to follow their heart. The reward is not quantitatively satisfying but peacefully encouraging.
The Story !!
Once upon a time, there was a land of freedom where every human had to select either F-Freedom or W-Freedom before they enter the land. The one who opted for F-Freedom were set free to do what they want in their journey but the direction of their flow was determined by the proud king. So this land was a claimed freedom land with the condition to follow the pre-determined path. People entering W-Freedom were supposed to decide their own direction and then they were free to do anything and everything for the kind of journey they planned. So this one was a proclaimed freedom of strength with more application of their knowledge of decision. Assuming the success of both the lands the king took pride to announce that he wants to convert his entire land in One-Freedom land. To decide which land is performing better he invited experienced and skilled people from both the land and asked them to speak their heart.
The F-Freedom representative said : "We are not free to act according to our will. We are not happy about our minimum rights for decision making. The idea of keeping us free of serious thoughts makes us feel more dependent than free."
The W-Freedom representative said : "We face a lot of hurdles on the way and that leads to constant decision change and fluctuation in the plan.So the idea of giving us more rights of decision making leave us highly unsatisfied by the little we achieve with so much of effort."
That response was quite unexpected by the king. So even in the freedom land one was left unhappy and other dissatisfied. He was disheartened to see this and ordered his intelligence team to work on the rules and regulations for his kingdom which is equally applicable to all the members. And now the kingdom is called "Human Land" !!!
Well ! What we fail to understand is the essence of Freedom. Freedom is not about the struggle on the way but about the sense of achievement which each small step. Freedom is not about being unhappy about the path we follow but to cherish the journey which enables us to feel liberated. The final outcome is not to be worried about until the ride is full of adventure and discovery. It is only when we are brought behind the bars of rules and labeled as right and wrong , our freedom is lost. The feeling of boundless and infinite is not for the final calculation but for numbers we achieve throughout. Freedom is Learning !! Freedom is Smiling !! Enjoy the freedom like the feather who flows on the pre-determined path but has the liberty to enjoy his fall and surprises which the unknown direction offers him. Or maybe sometimes like those wings who are strong and determined to follow their heart. The reward is not quantitatively satisfying but peacefully encouraging.
