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  <title><![CDATA[Freedom: The Courage to Be Yourself (Insights for a New Way of Living Series)]]></title>
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  <default_description>The Insights for a New Way of Living series aims to shine light on beliefs and attitudes that prevent individuals from being their true selves. With an artful mix of compassion and humor, Osho encourages readers to confront what they would most like to avoid, which in turn provides the key to true insight and power. In Freedom, Osho differentiates three kinds of freedom. There is 'freedom from,' which is a negative freedom, a freedom that comes from getting rid of something, for example the restrictions imposed by parents, society, or religion. In contrast, 'freedom for' is a positive freedom that comes from embracing and creat-ing something-a fulfilling relationship, an artistic or humani-tarian vision. And lastly there is, 'just freedom,' the highest and ultimate freedom that goes beyond the negative and the positive. This last freedom is more than being for or against something; it is the freedom of simply being oneself and responding truthfully to each moment. Topics covered include: -The difference between freedom and license -Why people say they want freedom but are really afraid of it -The two sides of the coin: freedom and responsibility -Why freedom is the ultimate value in life. With these ideas, readers can explore their own lives, both physically and internally, and begin to discover the place and power of freedom.</default_description>
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  <original_publication_year type="integer">2004</original_publication_year>
  <original_title>Freedom: The Courage to Be Yourself (Insights for a New Way of Living Series)</original_title>
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  <read_at>Sat Oct 24 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[I enjoy reading Osho's books, even though they do get repetitive (for a good reason). This book introduced me to a few interesting concepts: &quot;freedom for&quot;, and &quot;three dimensions of freedom&quot;. Given that for Osho (and I agree with him) freedom is the ultimate goal, the topic of fre...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/77095755">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <date_updated>Wed Aug 12 08:29:31 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I love Osho but his books tend to be repetitive.  So the only negative thing I can say about his book(s) is that he tends to repeat himself over and over.  The message is clear and concise.  He describes the 3 stages of freedom.  When you read this book it becomes clear how all of us have been slave...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/67074923">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <date_added>Sun Oct 04 01:16:43 -0700 2009</date_added>
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    <body><![CDATA[loved it... absolutely fab]]></body>
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  <read_at>Mon Jun 30 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[His stories and teachings are very unique. One of the reasons I chose to read this book was its Title; Freedom. The book and its concept challenged my beliefs about what really is freedom.  The most scariest thing is what he says makes pure sense, although it contradicts with my own beliefs.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Good book.  Osho books can be repetitive, so if you keep that in mind there is alot to get out of it.  I have to put this one down, since I think I lost it?]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I don't agree with everything Osho says here. But some interesting thoughts. Good reflection. ]]></body>
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