Wisdom & Freedom


Wisdom and freedom go hand in hand as two of the essential criteria for genuine liberty: Freedom that is utilized for the good of humanity rather than for personal gain. Wisdom helps a person apply knowledge and self-understanding in decision-making processes in a way that is harmonious with one’s values and does not submit compulsively to the control of social influences. Whether of a practical, moral, or existential nature, wisdom enables an individual to overcome adversity in life while still standing by her or his values. Wisdom is fundamental to building an authentic existence above the base influences of ignorance and irrationality.

Freedom is very much required for the pursuance of wisdom. If freedom is confined, it can never contain philosophy, critical thinking, and the search for truth. Intellectual freedom—such as that of open dialogue and free inquiry—is a prerequisite to the development of wisdom. The competent exercise of freedom, likewise, requires wisdom. Competently exercising freedom means making decisions with the underlying goal of bettering one’s communal well-being, as opposed to pursuing only superficial desires and distractions.

Wisdom is connected to freedom because with wisdom we can exercise freedom, reason, virtue, and inward power. The exercise of freedom, likewise, allows us to develop wisdom. Finally, genuine liberty must rest upon self-understanding, freeing oneself from emotional responses, whether negative or socially conditioned, and living in accord with one’s highest values. Genuine liberty, in essence, is the inner release from ignorance, fear, and egocentricity.

Wisdom & Freedom


Wisdom and freedom go hand in hand as two of the essential criteria for genuine liberty: Freedom that is utilized for the good of humanity rather than for personal gain. Wisdom helps a person apply knowledge and self-understanding in decision-making processes in a way that is harmonious with one’s values and does not submit compulsively to the control of social influences. Whether of a practical, moral, or existential nature, wisdom enables an individual to overcome adversity in life while still standing by her or his values. Wisdom is fundamental to building an authentic existence above the base influences of ignorance and irrationality.

Freedom is very much required for the pursuance of wisdom. If freedom is confined, it can never contain philosophy, critical thinking, and the search for truth. Intellectual freedom—such as that of open dialogue and free inquiry—is a prerequisite to the development of wisdom. The competent exercise of freedom, likewise, requires wisdom. Competently exercising freedom means making decisions with the underlying goal of bettering one’s communal well-being, as opposed to pursuing only superficial desires and distractions.

Wisdom is connected to freedom because with wisdom we can exercise freedom, reason, virtue, and inward power. The exercise of freedom, likewise, allows us to develop wisdom. Finally, genuine liberty must rest upon self-understanding, freeing oneself from emotional responses, whether negative or socially conditioned, and living in accord with one’s highest values. Genuine liberty, in essence, is the inner release from ignorance, fear, and egocentricity.

A careful reading of many foundational spiritual texts makes one argue that “spiritual light,” understood as the light of morality within one’s body, has to overcome both darkness and ignorance. Self-discovery and enlightenment should be brought about by knowing yourself, understanding others, and finding your place within existence—that is, finding wisdom, virtue, compassion, self-knowledge and self-understanding.

Interference with the Right to Happiness

Politics, in general, is experiencing the worst polarization to occur in this generation. Now, political-social identity strongly represents social grouping, making any kind of political compromise hard to attain. The development of social media and its content-driven algorithms has generated what is normally referred to as “echo chambers” where citizens find their own views reinforced and reaching across the divide on issues of misinformation or compromise becomes increasingly difficult.

Economic disparities have widened as wealth and income becomes increasingly concentrated at the top, fueling a sense of resentment and injustice. The current demographic changes taking place result in greater diversity in ethnicity and cultural practices but also create fears among those nationals who are now faced with these societal changes that threaten their own communities. Gerrymandering accentuates these divides, creating non-competitive districts that empower extreme partisan positions and diminish incentives for moderation or compromise. Proactive problem-solving fuels conflicts over issues always highlighted by divisive rhetoric from political leaders and other public figures who emphasize differences rather than commonalities.

All this requires a comprehensive approach that should emphasize dialogue between political and social groups as a joint effort to embrace community and shared purpose, instead of the default “equal treatment” as determined by the government. Difficult as this approach may seem, history teaches us that societies can reconcile deep divisions if there is energy and goodwill dedicated to such reconciliation.

The Icon of Freedom

Introducing a timeless masterpiece that embodies the essence of freedom: this striking artwork features the iconic image of the Statue of Liberty’s arm holding the torch, set against the majestic backdrop of the United States flag. This artwork captures the spirit of liberty and the enduring values that unite us all.

Due to overwhelming popular demand, we are pleased to announce that this powerful and evocative piece is now available for purchase once again. Whether you’re looking to make a bold statement in your home, office or public space, this poster serves as a reminder of the ideals that light our path forward.

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