2006-09-11 10:35:28 · 21 answers · asked by lazydazy 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
The only true freedom any of us have, is that freedom inside our own heads. In one way or another life restricts us all. Will, choice, call it what you will, it's all illusion.
Rather than focus on outside or external stuff, focus on your thoughts, your beliefs and choose to be happy with whatever life throws your way. We are here soley for the purpose of experiencing life, so live it.
2006-09-11 10:40:37 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be interesting to know which aspects of free will you are talking about.
People in prison have had their freedom of movement taken away to a very large degree and yet the majority of inmates continue with their lives.
In many opressive countries the people living there often have their freedom of speech restricted to what the regime dictates. Yet, they continue with their lives as best they can.
Some would argue that free will is the ability to choose. While we are able to choose, we have free will. Children often try to exert their free will by refusing to eat certain foods. I exercise my free will by saying to them; "If you don't eat what is in front of you, I'm not going to make anything else. You choose."
Am I restricting their free will, or an I trying to educate them?
You choose.
By the way, I'm married with two children. I don't go out on the town every night because I have chosen not to. I value the time I spend with my family more highly than the "fun" I could be having with my mates. It was my choice to get married and have kids, I now have to live with those choices.
I don't spend my money on things for me, but rather things for the home and for the kids. Again, my choice. I know I am limiting myself, but this has been my decision and that's all there is to it. Is life worth living with less free will. I still have free will, because ultimately it is me who makes the choices. So yes, life is worth living, it just depends how you look at it.
2006-09-11 18:23:39 · answer #2 · answered by markspanishfly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an interesting question and you really have to look at what you mean by free will. For instance, if someone is in a coma, do they have free will? If someone is in prison, do they have free will? I think that the question would be looked at very differently dependant on the definition of free will!
Personally, I think life would still be worth living - in most situations!
2006-09-11 17:50:34 · answer #3 · answered by pandion99_uk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most patriots would would rather die free than live repressed...I am one of those patriots, although I am sure that there are some who do not share this view.
Try some good brain food on this subject - Read the book "1984" by George Orwell. It's all about a repressed society with little free will and it's consequences.
2006-09-11 17:42:41 · answer #4 · answered by doubletap_downzero 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who took it away? The prison system? Maybe they took away your freedom, but no one can take away your free will. That's what life is all about. Everyone has free will to do whatever - but, must suffer certain consequences. Life is worth living regardless.....But a lot easier if you follow the law or certain parental or other rules.
2006-09-11 17:41:23 · answer #5 · answered by Kitty L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in the USA - you have the most free will of any other countries - some countries may have better benefits - health/medical/etc - but we have the most free will!@
2006-09-11 17:59:16 · answer #6 · answered by nswblue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Other countries don't have the freedoms that we have, and that includes free will. Look at communist countries. In China the government mandates how many children you are allowed to have, but China has the highest population in the whole world. I guess it depends on what you value in your life.
2006-09-11 17:38:18 · answer #7 · answered by Terra T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goodness you are on a downer tonight. I answered you previous question, take that bath , get some sleep, you have free will and if you still feel the same tomorrow use it to make changes,!!!!!!
2006-09-11 17:43:05 · answer #8 · answered by Dolly Blue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please take the time to read Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl. It describes his experiences as a psychiatrist imprisoned in a concentration camp and deals with the very question you ask.
2006-09-15 14:47:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your free will is what makes you who you are,if it has to be subdued you lose your identity,but suppose any life without pain is better than none
2006-09-11 17:43:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋