Freedom and Independence have been used interchangeably and also occur as each others synonyms, but they do not necessarily mean the same thing. Are we really free when we are independent? Or are we really independent when we are free? The hairline difference between the two is a matter of discussion for everyone. Independence is being self dependent, being able to rise on your own feet. It means that that you have your own responsibility and your own dilemmas to solve.
Freedom means liberation which may lead us to think that it is the same as independence. In reality, the two words have different meanings and applications. Independence is somewhat binding, whereas freedom is full liberation. Independence demands a certain responsible behavior where you alone are responsible and answerable to your own life. Freedom is complete liberty without any constraint whatsoever.
When we celebrate India's Independence Day, we rejoice and feel freedom in our hearts. That feeling is the freedom we want to have, the liberated state we want to be in, not the one we are in, currently. Has our independence given us the freedom we all crave for? Or has our liberated thoughts and unconstrained life lead to independence? As a matter of thought, I personally feel that we choose our own ways, whether it is to be independent enjoying all the responsibility or to be liberated with a carefree eye on the future. So, when we celebrate Independence Day next year, we should be able to demarcate what we actually are celebrating, our independence or our freedom.
Freedom means liberation which may lead us to think that it is the same as independence. In reality, the two words have different meanings and applications. Independence is somewhat binding, whereas freedom is full liberation. Independence demands a certain responsible behavior where you alone are responsible and answerable to your own life. Freedom is complete liberty without any constraint whatsoever.
When we celebrate India's Independence Day, we rejoice and feel freedom in our hearts. That feeling is the freedom we want to have, the liberated state we want to be in, not the one we are in, currently. Has our independence given us the freedom we all crave for? Or has our liberated thoughts and unconstrained life lead to independence? As a matter of thought, I personally feel that we choose our own ways, whether it is to be independent enjoying all the responsibility or to be liberated with a carefree eye on the future. So, when we celebrate Independence Day next year, we should be able to demarcate what we actually are celebrating, our independence or our freedom.
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