Do you want to be Free? This is not a trick question. It’s about understanding what freedom means to you, since the concept of freedom is as varied as the people who define it.

I remember one day, I went for a walk with friends. Our walks became a cherished routine during my time in Prague, especially in the spring mornings and autumn Sunday afternoons. Those moments filled us with a kind of inexplicable peace and synergy. We explored the city with such energy that we didn’t even notice how many kilometers we were walking. Along the way, our conversations flowed freely, just like water in a river. A rich dialogue can stir the soul in the same way intimacy does—it awakens something profound. In those moments, millions of molecules of thought and emotion seemed to align, making everything feel right and in full bloom. Although our opinions sometimes diverged, the joy of our shared, mindful conversation remained constant.

And on one of these walks, we found ourselves discussing freedom.

What is it, exactly? According to the dictionary, freedom is the human capacity to act according to one’s own will. It’s the absence of external restrictions, a fundamental human right to choose one’s own path. Freedom is a gift—one that defines our actions and is rooted in self-awareness and moral responsibility.

Curious about what freedom meant to my friends, I wanted to know if it held the same significance for them as it did for me—and under what terms.

What did I discover? What did I come to realize?

We spent hours exchanging opinions, perspectives, and ideas. We discussed everything—from human nature, evolution, and philosophy to politics, transformation, spirituality, and more. We touched on topics like science, education, will, morality, desire, and the need for meaningful dialogue. And as we walked and talked for hours, I learned something more: There is no singular truth about freedom, just as there is no single truth about many things in life.

Each person’s perspective is shaped by their unique mental framework, which is composed of four core elements: intellect, ego, memory, and consciousness.

What I ultimately came to accept is that freedom is not absolute or one-size-fits-all. We all have a deep responsibility to own our actions and decisions. True liberation of the soul, body, and spirit is intertwined with compassion and love—tools that help us not only achieve greater freedom for ourselves but also foster it for others. Because, in the end, we all share the same inherent right and capacity to be free. Free within ourselves.