Comments on: How to Live a Life of Freedom

By: Bamboo Forest

Bamboo Forest — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:37:09 +0000

@ Natural: Then I would say, going to work is what you *want* to do. In reality, what you *feel* like doing is staying home… If you gave into what you felt like doing, what you don’t want would only get worse.

But you *want* to get out of debt. You want to make your life better. So, in actuality – I’d say you’re doing what you want, as opposed to what you feel like. As such, you should be applauded for this.

By: Natural

Natural — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:26:45 +0000

if i did what i wanted, i would be so home in the bed or maybe on the computer. i want to be free, but i can’t be free until i get rid of my horrible master: debt. this year.

until then i have to slave at doing what i hate for just a little while longer. when i’m debt free, i will be truly free to do and live as i want. without worries.

By: Bamboo Forest

Bamboo Forest — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:04:22 +0000

@ Barbara: I am certain you don’t live in the zoo – considering how punctual you are with your blog posts!

@ SpaceAgeSage: Very well said. Thanks for the inspiration!

@ Evelyn: It cannot beat the sense of freedom, so true!!

@ Kelly: True enough, that we convince ourselves, Kelly.

@ Patti: Thanks for the kind words.

@ Robin: “It takes practice and experience to know which voice to listen to – to see which choices actually bring about satisfaction (I’m going for a walk now).”

Interesting point. Practice is a good point, it really does. Ultimately, the more we can practice true awareness, the better.

By: patti

patti — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:16:35 +0000

Bamboo-
Powerful analogy- makes us rethink our own self-imposed boundaries!- Your words allow us to understand the simplicity of “leaving the cage”

By: Kelly@SHE-POWER

Kelly@SHE-POWER — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:38:45 +0000

Like Scott said, we make our life a prison and if we do it long enough we convince ourselves this is all there is. For me, it comes back to that simple idea of doing something every day that scares you. I always feel like at the very least that’s moving me towards growth, and often what you want is exactly what you fear so you’re on the right track all round.

Loved this piece.

The Wild Monkey
Kelly

By: Evelyn Lim

Evelyn Lim — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:42:59 +0000

In the cage, I’m fed and in my comfort zone. But the feeling of false security cannot beat the sense of freedom from being out of the cage!! Great analogy you have here on your post.

Thanks for sharing!

By: SpaceAgeSage

SpaceAgeSage — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:04:22 +0000

Experience has taught me that all of our prisons are of our own making. Freedom from the zoo, from monkey poo, or from “I don’ wanna do” requires conviction, perseverance, and a mindset shift. After pushing through the initial draining lethargy, then comes the lavender!

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:16:54 +0000

Hi Bamboo,

I prefer not to live in a zoo, so I do what’s necessary to remove those bars. Some days I don’t always succeed, but I’ve usually left with enough room to escape.

Great analogy!

By: Robin

Robin — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:08:45 +0000

Hi there Bamboo

That’s such a good point – we all want to tune in to our intuition, and see what we feel like doing, but it’s not always that easy to identify it. Do I really want to sit by the fire or do I really want to go for a walk to get some exercise?

It takes practice and experience to know which voice to listen to – to see which choices actually bring about satisfaction (I’m going for a walk now).

By: Bamboo Forest

Bamboo Forest — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:23:01 +0000

@ Writer Dad: Yes, they smell and I am long gone from that cage!

@ Scott: Interesting insight with what happens to animals in captivity and how it could apply to this article.

@ Al:It does sometimes take us being disgusted, true. Ideally though – we should do what we truly want to before the dishes pile up!

@ Tom: That’s a great line. Thanks for sharing. The dung smells really bad!

@ Vered: Indeed. We so often feel like gratifying ourselves in the moment at the expense of what we truly desire in life. Self mastery gives us true freedom.

@ Marelisa: I would agree with that, that being consistent with our higher self is what we truly want. Relaxation is also a key part of life.

@ Tim: Glad you found it of value.

@ Davina: Yes, an apartment that smells like the monkeys live there is bad news.