Verse  There’s been a successful Branding initiative Of defining escapism As freedom. Any activity that temporarily Numbs your mind Or keeps you distracted Long enough to forget All the pain You’re aware of or not. This is escapism In its truest sense. This is not freedom.  Branding initiative Notwithstanding. True freedom is theFull and live functioningOf all your facultiesIn the present moment.It is totally experiencing Life in all its glory. Joy or sorrow.Pleasure or pain.Irrelevant. Contrary to everything I’d been conditioned to believe, I found true freedom In taking responsibility For my current situation And taking thoughtful Concrete action to become Who I want to be;To reach my new goals And destination. a*k² If you’d like to read this content as you work through it, find the podcast episode on my website link in the bio: www.atimesksquared.com.