True freedom is the quiet ability to disconnect from the digital noise. In the serene landscapes of France, I found this liberating truth. This state of being is more than just an abstract concept. It is a profound internal architecture for the modern soul. This search for true freedom helps me process the importance of presence. As a highly sensitive person, I prioritize looking at the world without a screen. It turns old tectonic distractions into a stable, Malachite peace. Within these unplugged intervals, the spirit finally finds its authentic rhythm. We move from the flicker of notifications to the clarity of the horizon. The modern world often confuses connectivity with actual liberty. However, I choose the quiet elegance of real-world connection. This path is a mineral-rich space for our genuine growth. By looking up, we reclaim our radiant, enduring strength.
Sloboda
Gledajući ljude, shvaćam da mnogi misle da su slobodni, ali to nije točno ni malo. Svi kažemo da smo slobodni, ali daleko je to od prave slobode. Riječ „biti slobodan“ često vezujemo za rat ili zatvor. Ne govorim o tome. Govorim o ljudima koji su slobodni, na slobodi – da li su oni zaista slobodni?
Pogledaj oko sebe. Kako ljudi hodaju? Jesu li opušteni, nasmijani, uživaju li u svom danu? Naravno da nisu. Svi zure svojim putem, ne gledaju druge prolaznike, ne usuđuju se ući u razgovor jer se boje kakvu će osobu sresti.
Jedini prijatelj im je mobitel, koji im govori sve – šta se dešava u gradu, o politici, vremenu, kako će biti. Ako žele društvo, pronaći će ga preko mobitela, s prijateljima i poznanicima širom svijeta, ali neće pogledati susjeda koji isto želi vidjeti sve to.
Život je zaista postao vezan za mobitel. Nema veze šta se oko nas dešava – sve ćemo ionako pročitati na ekranu. Da li smo slobodni? Po mom mišljenju, današnji način života sve više ovisi o mobitelima, i što prije to prihvatimo, to će i naša sloboda polako nestajati.
Šteta, jer život je ipak bio mnogo ljepši onakav kakav je bio. Možda bismo trebali povremeno odložiti mobitel i pogledati oko sebe – možda je sloboda upravo u tim trenucima.
Liberté
En regardant les gens, je me rends compte que beaucoup pensent être libres, mais ce n’est pas du tout vrai. Nous disons tous que nous sommes libres, mais la véritable liberté est loin. Le mot « être libre » est souvent associé à la guerre ou à la prison. Je ne parle pas de cela. Je parle des gens qui sont libres, en liberté — sont-ils vraiment libres ?
Regardez autour de vous. Comment les gens marchent-ils ? Sont-ils détendus, souriants, profitent-ils de leur journée ? Bien sûr que non. Tout le monde regarde son chemin, ne regarde pas les autres passants, n’ose pas entamer une conversation par peur de qui ils pourraient rencontrer.
Leur seul ami est le téléphone portable, qui leur dit tout — ce qui se passe en ville, la politique, le temps, ce qui va arriver. S’ils veulent de la compagnie, ils la trouveront via leur téléphone, avec des amis et connaissances dans le monde entier, mais ils ne regarderont pas le voisin qui veut aussi voir tout cela.
La vie est vraiment devenue dépendante du téléphone portable. Peu importe ce qui se passe autour de nous — nous le lirons de toute façon sur l’écran. Sommes-nous libres ? À mon avis, le mode de vie d’aujourd’hui dépend de plus en plus des téléphones, et plus tôt nous l’accepterons, plus notre liberté disparaîtra lentement.
C’est dommage, car la vie était bien plus belle telle qu’elle était. Peut-être devrions-nous parfois poser le téléphone et regarder autour de nous — peut-être que la liberté se trouve précisément dans ces moments.
Freedom
Looking at people, I realize that many think they are free, but that is not true at all. We all say we are free, yet real freedom is far away. The phrase “being free” is often associated with war or prison. I am not talking about that. I mean people who are free, at liberty — are they truly free?
Look around you. How do people walk? Are they relaxed, smiling, enjoying their day? Of course not. Everyone is focused on their path, not looking at other passersby, not daring to start a conversation because they fear who they might meet.
Their only friend is the mobile phone, which tells them everything — what is happening in the city, politics, weather, what will happen. If they want company, they will find it through their phone, with friends and acquaintances around the world, but they will not look at the neighbor who also wants to see all of that.
Life has truly become tied to the mobile phone. It doesn’t matter what is happening around us — we will read it on the screen anyway. Are we free? In my opinion, today’s way of life increasingly depends on phones, and the sooner we accept it, the more our freedom will slowly vanish.
It’s a shame, because life was much more beautiful as it once was. Perhaps we should occasionally put down the phone and look around — maybe freedom is exactly in those moments.