In some older films set in prisons, the prisoners are seen shackled or bound with chains. The feet are put in chains, shackled, so that the possible length of the step is reduced enormously - this prevents the convict from escaping. There is something degrading about simply looking at the situation with a little distance: a person is put in chains by other people, kept in custody, deprived of his independence and his freedom is deliberately restricted to the greatest extent possible. This is independent of what this person has done before. Restrictions, shackles and bonds degrade us. They rob us of our identity as freely created creatures. Unfortunately, we know all too well our own bondages such as bad habits, addictions and other attachments. These too degrade us. Would it perhaps be time today to free yourself from such a bondage and give freely? Can you do that?
I wish you an extraordinary day!
