How much Freedom?

[Banefull]

Something that I have been pondering recently is how much freedom we should have in our lives.

I ask because around here on ToS I see so many people who seem to be seeking more freedom in their schedules, from society, from worries, etc especially in the community support section. I see some individuals who seek complete freedom and I do not quite fully understand their perspective.

for me:

If I were completely free in my schedule "to do what I wanted" I would not know what to do with my free time.

If I were free from worries or adversity, life would seem rather boring.

If I were free from society, I would have no clue as to how to live my life.

If I were completely free of responsibility I would perhaps be the most miserable person who had ever lived. I would find life totally meaningless.

Perhaps its the way I view things but I am currently in college, honors program, 19 credit hours, and it is heavy and perhaps I would prefer a lighter workload but I don't feel a burning desire to be freer. More freedom doesn't seem to make me happier. Sometimes I wonder if I have too much freedom.

So I have come to ask, "How much freedom should we have in our lives?"