Am i Free?

“Freedom is an objective possibility of choice” - I found such a definition of this concept in the encyclopedia. True, I would argue with this definition. Indeed, often a person objectively has the ability to choose, but something "subjective" holds him back. What kind of freedom is this when censorship is inside the person himself?

For me personally, freedom is not a social concept, but a kind of feeling. It brings joy and literally gives wings. It seems that you are capable of moving mountains. Maybe this feeling is just an illusion, but it is not in vain that they say: "This sweet word is freedom." As for the freedom of human behavior in society, it is relative. After all, there is no absolute freedom, otherwise people would not be able to get along with each other. And it is right. Can you imagine if everyone did what they wanted? Wanted - stole something, wanted - went to the toilet of a neighbor in the bread bin. In conditions of absolute freedom, chaos would ensue!

There is too much condemnation from strangers in our life. As soon as you go beyond the usual, contemptuous looks and no less flattering words in your address immediately appear. Does this mean that you should stop living for your own pleasure? My answer is definitely no! It so happened that one and only life falls to our lot and only we have the right to dispose of it as we please. Think for yourself, why would you please those who mean nothing in your present? Why do you need extra restrictions if, apart from dissatisfaction, they will bring nothing? Agree that it is much more pleasant to establish in your being, in your personal little world, your personal and special rules. We can all be free if we sincerely want it. We can all enjoy the environment, eat our favorite foods, express our opinions, and treat people the way they deserve. It means behaving like a boor; it means behaving in the way your heart wants and in the way that will be most convenient for you personally.

Therefore, in society, a person has certain freedoms, but also certain prohibitions. And what they are - society determines itself and prescribes in its laws. In democratic countries, there is a good saying: "I am free to wave my arms as much as I want, but this freedom ends where the other person's nose begins." A person has natural freedoms, which are spelled out in the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, and laws "specify" these rights. For example, we are free to move wherever we want, but we must not violate private property. We are free to live where we want, but first we need to get a visa and so on. Freedom is a value for every person, but it is often denied. For example, political prisoners are able to go to jail, that is, be deprived of their freedom, in exchange for the opportunity to openly express their views, that is, for freedom of a different kind. And other people refuse to express themselves openly because they fear for their safety.

Although we all love freedom, not everyone strives for it. The reason is simple: people are afraid of her. They are afraid of public opinion. For example, if someone walks on the street naked, then, in principle, he does no harm to anyone. But few will decide on such an act, because they will laugh at him, take him to the police, and so on. Society often limits even those human freedoms that are harmless, but they are "not accepted." People are also afraid of freedom, because it makes you choose. And many of those whom I know do not know how to choose themselves. They need someone to guide them, determine how to live, how to dress, what music to listen to and what to think. “Freedom is the burden of daily choice” - these words belong to the pen of the Frenchman Sartre. And not every person takes on such a burden. But it's worth it, as I personally think.

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