A note on autonomy rooting from the mind.
Reminds me of Nicola Gratteri’s words on freedom - Italian prosecutor, who dedicated his life and career to take on Italy's most powerful mafia, the 'Ndrangheta. Being a high-profile target for the group’s kill list, Gratteri lives in constant danger and isn’t able to live a normal public life, so he developed mental freedom to maintain autonomy.
You can read more about his story here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63959241.amp