Freedom can be classified as our independence, the power to have total autonomy over our lives. When we think of our freedom, we want to be who we really are, it's a wonderful feeling to be free and not dependent on anyone. Being a free person is living according to what you think and believe, it's being yourself, without false appearances.

But everything has a price and our freedom is no different, because when we assume it we must also bear our responsibilities, facing head-on the challenges and consequences that our attitudes can generate. By assuming who we really are, without copying, imitating or following anyone, we will be free people and the chance of being happy is splendid, because I don't see personal fulfillment in the suffering and pain of those who don't feel free.

Below are some examples of freedom that show us the path to happiness.

• Freedom to come and go
• Freedom of Thought
• Freedom of expression
• Freedom of opinion
• Religious freedom

When we adopt the idea of being free people in our lives, we have to understand that knowledge is the main tool for us to be able to make our choices with autonomy, without the limitations imposed by other people. If you are a person who doesn't feel happy because you are living your life paired with concepts and followings that you don't agree or disagree with in some parameters, seek your freedom to live according to who you are.

Seek knowledge before "kicking the bucket",  understand very well what you want in order to take charge of your life and live according to what you believe. With knowledge you will be liberated and take charge of your life by your own conscious choice, never by imposition from others, because you will be sure of yourself.

To be free, you need knowledge, will and independence in every aspect of your life, and that means really taking on your mission here on Earth, and that is certainly to be happy.