Freedom Tastes of Reality

If you are searching for a philosophy that can help you succeed in life, don't be fooled by the various religions and other practices that require some serious mental gymnastics to follow. Try Humanism instead. Just try to be a good human being, stay firmly based in reality and practice compassion. In other words, keep it simple. In my book, I have a chapter on simplicity in all things and I include the lyrics to I'm Free from Tommy by The Who. I do so because this songs speaks to a basic Humanist truth. Freedom tastes of reality. You can only gain freedom and control over your life if you engage with reality positively. You obviously can't engage positively with the world if you are ignore reality. I am embedding the song for you but the relevant lyrics are: I'm Free, and Freedom tastes of reality. If I told you what it takes to reach the highest high, you'd laugh and say nothing's that simple. But you've been told many times before Messiah's pointing to the door and no one has the guts to leave the temple! I'm Free, and freedom tastes of reality. Here is the video