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The yearning for freedom

James Anderson

Abstract
The yearning for freedom can only be truly satisfied by the soul. However the integral way presents
unique challenges as the whole nature needs to be liberated. Freedom lies in the divine consciousness.
First, by constant remembrance, and second, by inner work, the individual nature can be liberated from
the restrictions that currently enslave it. The author shares his impressions and experiences.

Tasting freedom fulfils a mandate of the ‘impossibilities’. Humanity claims freedom as
soul. To be free inwardly and outwardly, its birthright but very few people are sincere
in other words integrally, is a sure way to enough to truly possess it. To live freely in an
health and well-being. Most people settle integral way is no easy task. Indeed, for most
for a very external freedom and remain of us, freedom is a totally illusory concept.
chained to a wheel of illusion throughout the “At best we have only the poor relative freedom
course of their lives. They do not know how which by us is ignorantly called free will (2).”
enslaved they really are. The inside always There is nothing superficial about authentic
governs the outside so freedom has to be freedom but there are different gradations
established inwardly for any outer change within this state.
to truly manifest:
“Most people confuse liberty with licence (3).” We
“Freedom does not come from outer circumstances need to be clear about what freedom actually
but from inner liberation: involves. To be free, the Mother says, is to be
clear of attachments (4).When attached, we
Find your soul, unite with it, let it govern your turn back on our inner oneness and the entire
life and you will be free (1).” existence around us. We remain hooked to our
inner traumas while clinging helplessly to the
However, this freedom has its toll and the outside world. It is the ego nature that opens
road to inner freedom is every bit as tortuous the door to these imaginary props. It believes
as any external liberation. Everyone must find they hold the individual nature together.
their way and overcome their own peculiar This leads to enslavement because there is no

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