It is preoccupation with possessions,– more than anything else — that prevents us from living freely and nobly.
Bertrand Russell
Wonder if the freedom from possessions is why birds enjoy singing, everyday.
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Monte Stevens
Retired. Having fun with photography. Journal daily. Meditate daily. Learning haiku/poetry. Have a love for fountain pens.
2 Comments
Earl
I’d agree with Bertrand Russell that preoccupation with possessions can play a large part in our inability to “let go” and live a truly free life. But I think often we equate possessions with safety and stability and it’s our fear of not having that, a fear of the unknown, which prevents us from sometimes finding our best lives. And yes, I’m also speaking of myself.
I can only imagine birds living truly in the moment and we draw a little closer to method of living when we stop and listen to their song.
Take care my friend. 🙂
Monte Stevens
Well said poetically about stopping and listening to the birds, my friend.
I also agree that we have been given the idea that our possessions provide us with safety and stability. Many of us do not know we are imprisoned with some of our possessions. I believe that of myself.