We all want to be famous people, and the moment we want to be something we are no longer free

We all want to be famous people, and the moment we want to be something we are no longer free

Jiddu Krishnamurti, a renowned philosopher and spiritual teacher, once said, “We all want to be famous people, and the moment we want to be something we are no longer free.” This statement holds profound wisdom and insight into the human condition and the nature of desire.

Krishnamurti believed that the desire for fame and recognition is a form of bondage that limits our freedom and authentic self-expression. When we seek to be famous, we are driven by external validation and approval, which can lead us to compromise our values and integrity in pursuit of success. We become trapped in a cycle of seeking validation from others, constantly comparing ourselves to others, and living in fear of failure and rejection.

In Krishnamurti’s view, true freedom comes from being fully present in the moment, without attachment to outcomes or the need for external validation. When we are no longer driven by the desire to be something or someone, we are free to be ourselves and express our true nature without inhibition or fear. This state of inner freedom allows us to live authentically and in alignment with our values and purpose.

Krishnamurti also believed that the pursuit of fame and recognition can lead to a sense of emptiness and dissatisfaction, as we are constantly seeking external validation to fill a void within ourselves. True fulfillment, according to Krishnamurti, comes from within, from cultivating a deep sense of self-awareness and inner peace that is not dependent on external circumstances or the opinions of others.