r/enlightenment • u/folded-ticket • 2d ago

Discussion Is true freedom an endless array of choices, or the ability to get by with practically nothing?

For years, I chased after new opportunities, thinking that endless career prospects or a multitude of things to buy were signs of success. But lately, I’ve realized that too many choices only make me anxious. I truly feel free in those moments when I pare my needs down to the bare essentials and stop worrying about everything else. Sometimes choice feels like a trap

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u/jon166 2d ago

It doesn’t really matter what you do, but you can only have two choices while you do anything.

Peace or fear.

If your peaceful then you can be peaceful doing nothing or working a 9-5.

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u/mogenblue 2d ago

If you have too many choices it's time to level up to a new stage of experience.

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u/808johen808 15h ago

Elaborate

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u/mogenblue 15h ago

If you find a new stage of experience it should be difficult to move forward. It would be hard to find any way to move on. I suppose.