CHAPTER 46

Freedom

Life on this planet is full of restrictions. Physical laws govern our everyday actions, they restrict our movements and they define the way we live. But the possibilities within those physical restrictions are endless. Think of it this way: the keys on a piano restrict pianists; however, the music they can create is limitless. So would it really make sense for them to wish for a longer keyboard, more arms, or extra fingers? Do they really need to break free of the restrictions when they can do so much within them? Life’s the same: we try so hard to escape when all the freedom we need is within.

For many of us freedom is the licence to do what we want, when we want – without repercussions. For example, we want the freedom ...

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