Once you have had your freedom forcefully removed, maintaining it becomes a major source of happiness. > You don't really want "freedom," you want an obligatio

Once you have had your freedom forcefully removed, maintaining it becomes a major source of happiness. > You don't really want "freedom," you want an obligation that you're excited about, you want a responsibility you're eager to take on, you want a job you love doing, you want a relationship that resonates with your values. Absolutely this. "Freedom" encapsulates the state where you are able to pursue those smaller goals without other people or circumstances preventing you. That is something worth seeking. But it's always worth keeping in mind what you want the freedom for.