Can a man be free if he is not yet a master of himself?
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Can a man be free if he is not yet a master of himself?
I see many hindrances to fulfill this quote in today's world since 'me' is not the only factor that determines how I should be. This is similar to the concept of 'free will' which can raise issues when trying to apply practically.
But I would like to direct this topic to a recent trend that I noticed. People used to work under employers for quite a long time. There have been (and there will be as well) many conflicts between employers and employees regarding rights of each other, working hours, salary, etc. But today many people have become gig workers / freelancers who are employed under no one, but work by themselves. So you are the boss of your own self. IMO It is not a very safe way to have an income since you are not guaranteed a fixed pay, and you do not have a job agreement or a payslip to forward to a bank to get a loan, which can be very crucial at times. Yet more and more people choose this path.
Is it because people feel like being their own masters is better than good financial security? Are people that much reluctant to be or work under someone else?
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I do agree that this line of work comes with incredible risks, but the fact that a lot of people are choosing this path still, likely says more about business leaders than the employees involved.
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There are many cases of a company that has a great organization with great leadership and communication. The employees would not leave the organization for anything. As long as this organization continues to put the employees first and not become greedy it will remain solvent.
With that said, because of COVID and many working from home, the feeling of freedom has be ingrained in the hearts of many individuals, that even the benefits have become less important.
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Exactly my thought that I was about to convey until I read your post. True that most people are not willing to serve and receive orders from above their positions. I, myself, don't like the thought of fixed time to go and come back from work, fixed salary and fixed holidays. Everything is fixed. Don't you think that kind of life is monotonous? No flexible hours and no freedom to explore, experiment and experience. I very much agree with what you have said.Oluwapelumi Rachael wrote: ↑18 May 2022, 17:54 I think the issue is that most people are not willing to serve. I believe that one must serve first, before becoming a master. These days, very few people want to be employed because of the thought of receiving orders from other people.
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'Can a man be free if he is not a master of himself?'
To this, I'd like to quote one of my favorite philosopher's quote from the book "The ancient wisdom of Ashtavakra'
'You are one observer of all and in reality always free.
Your bondage is this - you see the other, not yourself, as the observer and the doer.'
'He who considers himself free is free, and he who considers himself bound is bound.'
What we are doing is what we observe, what we see with our eyes on the outside and that is what goes back into our brain.
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I think freedom refers to free will and a clear understanding of the “I am” that Rob talks about in the Maestro Monologue. Once you strip away your misunderstandings and obtain the ultimate understanding, you can be free. Subsequently, you consider several factors as you go about your business and other activities at work. You will adhere to work ethics. Your decisions and choices will be based on the above. When you are your own master, you are held accountable for your decisions and actions, be they good or bad. Yes, the environment may be toxic, tempting, and test your integrity, yet you will be inclined to respond according to who you are, the authentic self, or the intruder. Your choice, right or might, your call.
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