Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility,” says Freud in his book, Civilization and Its Discontents.
The comfort of external structure, of rules and expectations, can feel like a warm blanket on a cold night. Someone else is making the calls, and all we have to…
Easy, right?
Responsibility isn’t demanding. It’s the bills piling up, the tough decisions keeping you up at night, and the weight of knowing your choices shape your life. It’s easier to blame the boss, the traffic, or the system for our woes than to take ownership and chart a new course.
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