Real Freedom
There once was a man named Tom who had always dreamed of living a life of true freedom. He had grown up in a strict household, where his parents had imposed many rules and restrictions on him, and he had always felt trapped by the expectations of others. As soon as Tom was old enough, he left home and set out on his own. At first, he was thrilled by the freedom he had finally gained. He could do whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted, without anyone telling him what to do. But soon Tom realized that his new freedom was not as satisfying as he had hoped. He found himself floundering, without any direction or purpose. He spent his days drifting from one thing to another, never really committing to anything or making any progress. One day, Tom met a wise old man who lived on the outskirts of town. The old man could sense that Tom was struggling, and he took him under his wing. The old man showed Tom that real freedom wasn't about doing whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted. Instead,...