Freedom from, and freedom to.
Having “freedom from” is great. Freedom from violence, oppression, and injustice.
“Freedom to” is next level. Freedom to do whatever you want when you want. Now that is freedom.
Of course, it comes only with discipline, learning, and creating value for others.
Freedom from is a blessing of liberty bestowed upon you in a free country.
Freedom to is earned in that same place.
Sometimes it’s the simplest message that hits you when and where you need it to. Thank you for this message today. Perfect timing.
Good morning from Asheville, NC!
Amen.
I too am grateful for the founders!
One freedom is almost always incompatible with some other freedom. The freedom to play loud music in one’s apartment conflicts with the neighbor’s freedom to have peace and quiet in their home. The freedom of individuals to smoke in public spaces versus others’ freedom to breathe clean air and avoid secondhand smoke exposure. The freedom of businesses to collect and use customer data for targeted advertising and telemarketing versus individuals’ freedom to maintain privacy in their digital lives and not be bothered by spam calls. Etc.