Freedom and happiness does not mean doing what you want for pleasure at any given moment, but striving for long-term happiness by choosing to do the right thing in any given situation.

It can feel like a loss of freedom to make that choice, but in the end is the freedom that brings peace.

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V0ltiac t1_j6skagy wrote on February 1, 2023 at 4:26 PM

#1,695,972

Interesting

[deleted] t1_j6uk6i8 wrote on February 1, 2023 at 11:58 PM

#1,698,947

Not everything everyone says is smart.

This, is dumb.

[deleted] t1_j6v5w11 wrote on February 2, 2023 at 2:38 AM

#1,700,271

Replying to [deleted] (#1,698,947)

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Traditional-Gear2556 t1_j6vlvd6 wrote on February 2, 2023 at 4:48 AM

#1,701,160

Replying to [deleted] (#1,698,947)

Not everything everyone says is smart.

This, is dumb.

BlackAndFactual t1_j6vq5i8 wrote on February 2, 2023 at 5:30 AM

#1,701,398

So..essentially...you dont need to worry about freedom if you have no free time?

BlackAndFactual t1_j6w6weq wrote on February 2, 2023 at 8:59 AM

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Replying to Adliov (#1,701,761)

You'll get it when you're older

lurkerlevel-expert t1_j6weihu wrote on February 2, 2023 at 10:49 AM

#1,702,314

My favorite motivation quote. My own interpretation, is that only dreaming about riches/freedom will keep those thoughts obsessed in your head, and lead nowhere. Having action and making peace with your desires will ultimately lead to satisfaction/happiness.

ribjoe t1_j6x3gg7 wrote on February 2, 2023 at 2:46 PM

#1,703,628

Replying to BlackAndFactual (#1,701,398)

No, it’s that if you’re disciplined, you will use your time mindfully instead of absentmindedly scrolling through stuff on your phone for longer than you want (as an example).