The concept of freedom

There is a lot of confusion about the concept of

Freedom. It exists amongst older folk as well as the

young.

In the name of freedom there are men and women

who are casual about faithfulness in marriage, there are

children who totally ignore their parents, and the gutter

press prints blatant lies. In the name of freedom people

can do their own thing and turn their backs when

someone needs help. People continue to live to suit

their feelings, their likes, their whims. This is the

freedom that is respected, even worshipped by the selfish. This freedom leads dead-straight towards the

jungle, to the tyranny of the strongest, the most wily,

the most brutal.

Freedom is only meaningful, valuable and joyful in a

climate of love. Because it so happens, that in this

world, what matters most is not freedom, but love.

A person who loves, forgets himself and gives others

power over him, gives a slice of his freedom to others.

Love sets a person free for the beautiful, the good, the

true and for the deep joys of life.