The Freedom Module covers the following topics:

The relationship between freedom, love and truth.


Meeting the creation as a play. Enacting the part sincerely and truthfully but without attachment.


Two aspects to the play, on-stage and behind the stage. The importance of going back-stage to get new energy and knowledge.


Freedom of speech. The four levels of speech: superficial, with conviction, speech from the heart and speech from the self. Listening to the sound of one's own voice.


The story of Homer's Odyssey. The place of myths in philosophic work. The courage, tenacity and intelligence of Odysseus in overcoming obstacles.


The aspect of mind that evaluates, reasons and discriminates. The relationship betwen valuation, choice, practice and memory.


Letting go of attachments so as to enjoy the freedom that is naturally available.


The three guides for life described by Ficino: principle which has been long and carefully tested; experience strengthened by practice; the authority of the ancients.


Freedom from the tyranny of 'I', 'me' and 'mine'. The proper use of these words in responding to the play of the world.


The freedom to attend without pre-set attitudes, assumptions, likes or dislikes.


Economic freedom. The importance of the family for economic stability and growth, staying clear of indebtedness, and the need to be watchful.


The African concept of Ubuntu, humanity.


Humanity that is common to all mankind. Its relationship with freedom. The ten-fold eternal law.


The importance of strengthening the sense of being through stillness. Meditation.

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