Max set their cat carrier on the lawn and opened the door. The two cats looked out but wouldn't venture out of the carrier. My two cats were curious about these two visitors and went over to the cage and peered in. Even seeing two other cats enjoy the sun and freedom to run around, the two cats wouldn't come out. Finally Max took them out, but they only ran back to the safety of their cage.
Spiritual freedom means taking full responsibility for all our actions.
So it is with us when we are given more freedom. Spiritual freedom means taking full responsibility for all our actions. For the cats the freedom to run around and climb trees came with the danger of facing the unknown. The possible danger of getting lost or getting chased by a dog. Even though Max was trying to coax them out and was trying to reassure them that he would protect them.