Freedom

Freedom lies in going back to our pure, original being, unshackled by automatic thoughts, fleeting emotions, and physical sensations. They are after all just that – thoughts, emotions and sensations, not us, not our future.

Staying at peace, happy or steady regardless of circumstances empowers us to make choices based on our true values and intentions rather than out of fear and habitual patterns. We live life according to our rules, our voice. 

Freedom, by Langston Hughes

Freedom will not come
Today, this year
            Nor ever
Through compromise and fear.

I have as much right
As the other fellow has
            To stand
On my two feet
And own the land.

I tire so of hearing people say,
Let things take their course.
Tomorrow is another day.
I do not need my freedom when I’m dead.
I cannot live on tomorrow’s bread.
            Freedom
            Is a strong seed
            Planted
            In a great need.
            I live here, too.
            I want my freedom
            Just as you.   

Guide: Noelle Lim

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