Dependence brought freedom

It is bizarre, but true ‘independence’ and ‘freedom’ is synonyms. I always celebrated ‘independence day’ because we attained ‘freedom’. But do they have same meaning? Freedom bequeaths the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants. Whereas independence is the fact or state of being independent having self-government, self-rule or home rule. Freedom is ingrained in human soul and it endows one to progress as an individual. Whereas the literal meaning of independence is not to be dependent, which is an illusion in real.

It is perplexing as how the two came to be interpreted as the same whereas they are not. I always had the freedom in my life but was never independent. There are so many people contributing to my life that I can’t afford to be independent and I know none other way but to be dependent. I could never envisage myself as a young, educated and independent women. I have the access to the freedom of contemplating, articulating and functioning, but I am dependent.

Freedom liberates the soul; it is a requisite for enlightenment. The absence of freedom ushers enlightenment that aids to bereave bondage. It is metaphysical and every incarnate soul aspires. However, so is not with the independence. It is corporeal and the evolution of human history holds dependency in its foundation. The primordial human must have chosen dependence over independence to ensure their survival. He gave up independence to achieve freedom. His independence along with freedom must be costing dearly so he chose dependence with freedom.

This holds true till today, we exercise our freedom because a score of people furnishes us with our basic requisites. We do the same for others; as long as we exist as a society we will be dependent. I am a young, educated and dependent woman. By acknowledging this, I become indebted to all the unknown people whose services make me realize my day and allow me to access my freedom.

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