Expression of Positive/Negative Freedom
Do you do it, as you personally like it OR you are FORCED to do it??????
Yesterday, I was talking to a man in his early sixties. We meet quite often, he comes to my work place almost twice in a week and whenever we meet, the common point of discussion would be politics....he is a very calm, composed, very talented English person I have met in recent times..
And it was this day, when he was explaining me “all my life, I was dreaming to be someone and finally I became someone”. He said, his aims and ideals were changed as he was FORCED to change because of his surroundings. One has got the freedom of doing something but have an external force on them which could be their family, friends or situations which compels them to do only that thing than anything else, EXPRESSION OF NEGATIVE FREEDOM.
I feel many of us face the same situation in our everyday life, where in we wanted to do something but the situation and our social life force us to do something else..We may not like the job we are in but our family responsibilities make us think about job safety. But one personally needs to think if that is going to help them in the long run.
What do you face in your life?? Do you express Positive/Negative Freedom?
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I can't say if it positive or negative. As I feel it, my situation is totally different from the rest of you and from the topic even. Expression of Positive and Negative Freedoms as far as I am concerned doesn't matter. But I would always suggest everyone to be diplomatic. If you really like things,do make sure your parents feel that it is what you really have interest in. Try to convince them before you step into make a decision. Surrounding doesn't force you to do anything, It depends on how you handle the situation. Nevertheless, Ultimate decision lies in your hand. It is your interest that pushes you forward.
ReplyDeleteHey CSK...I totally agree with what you have said but i think it will not be the same case for many of them..I am seeing people around me..who have got thier work visas but they still work in petrol stations, super markets and pastry shops and they hv graduated from a very good university..they wanted to work with bigger orgaisations where in they can have professional growth but reasons like sending money to india regularly, Recession are holding them back..
ReplyDeleteI know a person workiing with a pastry shop but has got 3yrs of experience with a software giant..I feel it could be different for many of them..and wht you have suggested really sounds good to be diplomatic..hmmm..good one mate..