Gratitude Day 149 - Free Will - Catch 22

Dear Friends,   
While I was reading up on willpower, I came across an article on free will. When it comes to "free will" - I feel discombobulated. 

In Farsi, the word “beechareh" (solution-less) means “poor," as in poor pitiful hapless! Interestingly, lack of solution, choice, control and power in one language means "impoverishment” in another. 

I personally think until the day we are alive, we have a solution,  committing suicide being one! Of course it might not be the most religiously or culturally acceptable choice; nonetheless it is an available solution. (Not to worry - I’m not suicidal!) 

When people say they don’t have a choice, they really mean they don’t want the alternative. Our freedom is limited to who we are. What keeps us from making certain choices are the consequences, not lack of option. 

Ultimately, we are held back or pushed forward by our personality which is influenced by our genes, environment, upbringing experiences and habits. In that respect - what free will? 
We can always change ourselves, but then being able to alter our personality, also depends on our personality! Free will is catch 22!  


When I looked up the word "free will" in the English/Farsi dictionary, I came across some words I hadn’t heard before. Thus, I remain grateful for being familiar only with the colloquial word “beechareh!” In that respect - I do believe I have free will! 
Have a straightforward day everyone!