We get excited by the ‘damn cheap’ 4 G rates or ‘Free’ internet, not realizing the irony of this freedom- it leads to a clenched mind. One can’t think beyond his self and gadget – most people’s eyes are riveted down on their device, failing to appreciate the beautiful, expansive sky above their heads. From self-realization, we’ve moved to a generation of selfies obsession.
A drug pedlar first gives a free sample to an unsuspecting teenager. Soon the lad gets hooked to it, and we’ve heard of young boys rob and murder to get enough money to buy drugs. The ‘free’ offer indeed proved very costly. Many teenage delinquents are victims of freebie propaganda. Often what comes as free, targets your choice and freedom- the aim is not to get your money but you!
Value your choice
And you are made of your volitions. The small daily dose of your actions and decisions determines your character and personality. We need a sense of self-worth to say ‘No’ to things that betray our values and ‘Yes’ to actions that nourish our souls. How can we allow someone else to rob us of our freedom?
To be continued…
