Freedom

"Why do so many of us reduce and domesticate our one journey through this universe?  Why do we long for the invisable walls to keep us in and keep mystery out?   We have a real fear of freedom.   In general everyone is in favor of freedom.   We fight for it and we praise it.  In the practice of our lives however, we usually keep back from freedom.   We find it awkward and disturbing.   Freedom challenges us to awaken and realize all the possibilities that sleep in the day of our hearts."   John O' Donahue