We all want freedom, but there is no absolute or limitless freedom. We have freedom of speech, but we cannot say whatever we want wherever we are whenever we like. As adults we may have to select words before we utter, so that our utterances are appropriate and effective in conveying our meaning in a certain context or situation. We have freedom of press, but we are still under the control of the media with their various socio-political views and biases. The media have shaped our thinking, and manipulated our opinions without our knowing it. We are supposed to be free to travel wherever we want, and to carry along what we need during our trip, but before boarding the airplane, we have to go through security check, and we cannot have a bottle of water to sip when we are thirsty.
Some think freedom means we are able to govern ourselves, to behave according to our own free will, and to take responsibility for our actions. It defines the relationship of individuals to society in different ways, including what is called "social contract." Anyway there always seems to be some restriction. No absolute free will.
One thing is true: the more freedom one has, the more self discipline one needs. Otherwise one would be a victim of one's own freedom, and a disaster to others. True freedom is attained when one is responsible for one's own words, deeds, and thoughts.
Nobody else can grant or bring freedom to you. You have to strive hard to earn your freedom. Freedom is a personal choice to live in harmony with yourself and others in a certain environment and cultural context. Freedom implies happiness and harmlessness, peace and joy for all, including yourself.
