Freedom is not always a prerequisite for happiness. We could be happy if our desires are met purely by the actions of other people.
In so many situations I have seen people sacrifice their freedom for happiness, can I say this is what you're vividly trying to say in this place?
However to me, I think that the expression of freedom can sometimes give someone the ultimate feeling that happiness is inevitable. There are so many real life situations where people would prefer to be happy rather than be free. I have seen in movie situations where people would prefer safety or the illusion of safety rather than having to face or experience the likelihood of danger.
This is because I think that some people feel that their freedom is in their happiness. However sometimes I feel that freedom is the ability to express oneself and this expressions might not guarantee happiness.
In so many countries for example, people do not have the freedom of choosing to take the COVID vaccine or not. While the government are saying that this compulsion is for the safety of people, I believe not everyone feels happy from being forced to experience the safety that the government is ensuring.
It's quite a dicey and twirling discussion and it was great to read about how the people around us and our previous experiences can influence our decisions.
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Why trade freedom for happiness when it is possible to have both? The main difference is with freedom we need to put effort into finding happiness. However, this happiness is more meaningful and we have more control over it. Happiness without freedom is unlikely to last. When we lose it, it is difficult to get it back.
When people choose safety over freedom, it is out of fear. Ironically, losing freedom usually results in losing safety as well. The more dependent we become on something or to someone, the weaker we become.
I think some people prefer living in delusional happiness, especially if they find it as a solace to escaping their darkness.
I believe this is exactly what is happening all over the world with covid-19 and many governments. They are not covid-19 cases in Nigeria but still people subject themselves to all kind of things in order to acquire that safety. Sometimes even fear itself is a state of being unsafe.
Thanks a lot for the clarifying response, reading this was enlightening.
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