{"id":142376,"date":"2019-05-07T17:43:59","date_gmt":"2019-05-08T00:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=142376"},"modified":"2019-05-07T17:46:09","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T00:46:09","slug":"beyond-freedom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/07\/beyond-freedom\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond Freedom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I think a lot of us are striving towards freedom. We want ‘location independence<\/a>‘ (freedom), we want ‘financial independence<\/a>‘ (freedom), and we want freedom of speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But once we have all the freedoms we need (social freedom, political freedom, economic freedom)– then what?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Why I love about American culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Over the last decade, I’ve traveled the world, and experienced\/studied\/analyzed different cultures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently my thought is this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Out of all the cultures in the world, I think that the American culture is the ‘best’ for myself.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

I think the cardinal virtues of American culture is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Independence (freedom)<\/li>
  2. Individuality <\/li>
  3. Encouragement to be different, to march according to the beat of your own drum.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    I think that these are necessary steps (pre-requisite) towards your own personal thriving\/apotheosis. But I don’t think that the above virtues are ends in themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Once again– individuality, independence (freedom), and freedom of self-expression aren’t the ultimate goal. I think the ultimate goal is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To reach the zenith (highest point) of your own personal power (mental\/physical\/artistic power), and to create the greatest art-works.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    ERIC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Philosophy<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Dictate your meaning and purpose in your life with ZEN OF ERIC<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Philosophical Essays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n