Freedom is happiness, and happiness is a choice. Happiness is a choice. It’s a state of mind. Granted, it’s a lot easier to be happy when all your needs are provided for, but even in my relatively luxurious surroundings, sometimes I struggle. Depression is a thing for a lot of people. In my experience, it’s the exact opposite of freedom. I’ve learned ways to refocus, remember how much I have to be grateful for, and find ways to meet whatever needs aren’t getting met. Sometimes, I just need to get out of the house into nature, other times I need a heart-to-heart with a friend, complete with a lot of…