Freedom is often celebrated as the highest ideal — a state in which the soul is free and life
seems limitless. Paradoxically, however, freedom sometimes leads to boredom. When the mind
is freed from its habitual constraints, it finds itself unmoored without the familiar burdens and
challenges that once gave it meaning. In this quiet space, the mind struggles to fill the void,
clinging to worries and mind made conflicts just to feel alive and purposeful.
There is a hidden taboo when it comes to freeing the mind. We are taught to value freedom, but
deep down we are afraid of what true spiritual freedom might entail. It seems as if the mind is
afraid of its own power — its ability to create new meanings or let go of old ones. In the realm of
an unrestricted mind, nothing is certain, and uncertainty often brings discomfort. So it is easier
to cling to old patterns and fight imagined enemies than to embrace the unknown.
The contrast between the mind and the soul is striking. The soul longs for freedom; it wants to
rise above the mundane and connect with the infinite. It finds beauty in quiet reflection and in
moments of stillness. The mind, on the other hand, thrives on constant activity, on challenges,
problems and tasks that give it a clear goal. When the mind is allowed to wander without
direction, it begins to create its own problems. It forges battles in empty spaces, desperately
searching for the stimulation it once had.
This inner conflict often has a physical echo. When the soul is calm and still, the body can
tremble as if reacting to the energy of a spirit that refuses to come to rest. The body, with its
mixture of strength and sensitivity, becomes a mirror of inner chaos. In these moments of
trembling, we are reminded that life is a delicate balance of movement and stillness, of work and
rest. The physical trembling is not a sign of weakness, but an expression of the tension between
our desire for rest and the insatiable hunger of the mind for activity.
In its constant search for activity, the mind binds itself to an illusion. It finds meaning in the fight
against boredom, in creating worries and conflicts just to justify its own existence. In a strange
way, the very freedom that the soul craves becomes a source of discomfort for the mind. It
seems that without challenges to overcome, the mind fears it might dissolve into nothingness.
Instead, it clings to the familiar struggle of “fighting for freedom” and resists the complete
liberation that the soul so desperately seeks.
Ultimately, the paradox of freedom and boredom reminds us that life is not about endless
conflict or constant activity. It’s about finding balance — a space where the mind can work and
create while the soul finds peace and stillness. Both the drive of the mind and the stillness of the
soul can be the key to living a full and free life without feeling bound by the need to always feel
alive
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