Chapter 5   It's All Up to Us

Now how do we become free? We become free by learning the laws of freedom. By the way, I am using the word freedom to mean having the choice to live our life however we want to. If we happen to live our life in a cave in the wilderness and this is our choice, then we are free. If we manifest wealth by choice, we are also free. 

Freedom is simply being able to do what we want when we want to. If we are honest with ourselves, I think you'll agree that there are not many people around who have attained this state.

Our present situation can be likened to having been blindfolded and placed in a maze to see if we can find our way out. Only the correct path will lead to our freedom. And only we can find the correct way out. But we are by no means helpless because we have been mercifully given certain tools, which if used correctly, will lead us rapidly to the exit. 

If however, we misuse the tools we've been given, either ignorantly or intentionally, then most likely we'll end up in some dead end and become lost. And we'll remain lost until one day our yearning for freedom becomes so great that we decide we really want to find the way out. 

We then come to the point when we realize that the only way out is to learn how to use those marvellous tools we were given in the first place. We may have to retrace many a step, but it will be worth it because then we know that our freedom is guaranteed.

Or to use another analogy. Imagine we are the driver of a vehicle and are embarking on a long journey. If we are to successfully reach our destination, then we simply must learn the laws which govern our vehicle. For example we have to know what type of fuel it takes, when to change the oil, correct tyre pressure etc. 

And most importantly we have to know how to drive. So if we do all of these things that are required, we will safely and efficiently reach our goal. But if we even neglect one aspect then our progress will be slowed.

If, for instance, we over or under inflate our tyres, the journey will take longer and cost more due to frequent replacement of blowouts. If we use the wrong oil or fill the tank with incorrect fuel, then our engine life will be reduced and our progress will be retarded also. We might still get there, but not without unnecessary delays that we could have avoided had we the foresight. I think you see what I mean.

The important thing to note is that

 We are in the driver's seat

We have been given full control of our vehicle (tool). And depending on how well we comply with the requirements of our vehicle, will determine how efficiently we will complete the journey.   

So it is all up to us

And we are Soul