freedom of choice

the other day i was watching a video podcast with Erwin McManus and he made a statement that has been stuck in my mind ever since.

"just because you have the freedom of choice doesn't mean that choice brings freedom." - Erwin McManus

i wish i could break that down and unpack all the ideas, thoughts, and (being the speaker i am) points that come to mind. i would rather just have you read that again.

what kind of choices is he talking about? what choices have i made lately that simply limit my freedom now or even 30 min. from now? what choices am i making today that continue to limit my freedom because of "free" (and poor) choices i made yesterday, last week, 15 years ago?

there's a lot to chew on here & i have a lot to think about.