Freedom from Possessions

Written by: Angela Esnouf
June 2, 2008

Freedom is an evocative word. At the sound of it I take a deep breath. I sigh. I am calm and peaceful and free. And I realise freedom is about choice.

I am lucky. I am free to choose where I live, what I eat, what I study and read, how I look, what work I do, what I can write, what I believe in, and with whom I associate. I have led a charmed life, not always perfect, but a life of my choosing. Life is easy for me when I don’t have to struggle for shelter, food, clean water, safety, education, work. I am free.

There are some in this world who are not free. They do not have what I have, and sometimes take for granted. Here’s a thought for those of us who do enjoy freedom…

“That which you cannot give away, you do not possess. It possesses you.” - Ivern Ball

When working with clients on decluttering, I find it helps to keep in mind what really matters in this world.

Freedom, above all else, really matters.

Angela Esnouf - Helping you become more organised, find more time and be more productive | http://www.thecalmspace.com/about#angela

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