So how does one gain the knowledge that one is free if one does not pursue such knowledge? What if one is not secure in the belief that one is free? How does one find that security? What if one is dependent and addicted and does not believe they are free? What one has conceded to slavery and then decides they want to find freedom? How exactly could they make that transition?

I understand your point, that we are already free, and I agree. I believe true freedom is a state of being that can only be gained from inner dialog and realization. But it isn’t easy and it isn’t simple to reprogram ourselves. We have been taught since our first moments in kindergarten to be dependent slaves and we couldn’t be trusted. Maintaining freedom is a constant struggle in our world, both inner and outer. It is a constant and changing journey.