Question for today’s Enlightenment – Most would consider freedom of thought the most important, because it’s the foundation of creativity, learning, and personal growth.
These are core fundamental rights that ensure individual freedoms in democratic societies:
1. Speech: Freedom to express opinions without censorship.
2. Religion: Right to practice or change one’s faith.
3. Assembly: Right to gather and protest peacefully.
4. Press: Freedom for media to report without government interference.
5. Movement: Right to travel and reside anywhere.
6. Thought: Freedom to hold and express personal beliefs.
7. Economics: Right to engage in economic activities and own property.
8. Equality: Equal treatment and opportunities for all, regardless of differences.
9. Privacy: Protection from unwarranted surveillance or intrusion.
10. Education: Right to access quality education.
What’s missing?
Perhaps, one key freedom missing is freedom of choice.
From Master TaeBaek
Master TaeBaek asked, “Who is truly free from life?”
One student replied, “Life itself.”
Another said, “No one is.”
But the master didn’t acknowledge their answers. Instead, he asked, “When you answered the question, were you free from the grip of your consciousness and its habits?”
The Question itself is a gentle wake-up call, one that has the power to transform your entire life.
Have you ever had a moment that changed everything for you? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!
