freedom

February 15, 2016

We will never be free

As long as we live

We are slaves to a master

The only freedom we have is to choose our master

What master will we serve

Will it be ourselves?

Will it be the opinions of others?

Will it be the freedom of others?

Will it be pleasure?

Will it be fear?

Will it be money?

Will it be art?

Will it be God?

Will it be justice in our world?

Will it be peace?

Will it be love?

Will it be a sport?

Will it be kindness or patience or courage?

Our lives have a purpose

And purpose is not complete freedom

We can not act outside of ourselves

And we can not control the actions of others

Our freedom is to choose who we will be

And what master we will serve

What master will you serve?

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