I don't think I'm entirely on board with the 'do what you truly want to do' school of thought. Not without a little more nuance. There has to be an anchor in the wide-open space. Otherwise, 'doing what you truly want' isn't an authentic attempt at exploration -- it's just another hyper-individualistic credo masquerading as something grand. I mean we're all gung ho about pursuing personal freedom, but why do we want it? If we never constructively apply it to something beyond ourselves, and if it doesn't deepen our sense of connection and humanity, then what's the point? . Clara Bensen
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There is a lot of freedom to be had in this quote, and it is mentioned in the context of the fact that we do not need to be controlled or told what to do. We also cannot all do what we truly want because it would be difficult for some people to make those choices. However, there is a new element to this quote as well. There is a great benefit in choosing what you want, and this choice should make you more connected as well as more human.

Source: No Baggage: A Minimalist Tale Of Love And Wandering

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