What does it mean to be free in both of the readings, and how do the authors suggest that a state of peacefulness is potentially obtainable?

Discussion 1

Discussion Question: What role do the ideas of freedom and autonomy ("being self-governing") play in this week's readings? What does it mean to be free in both of the readings, and how do the authors suggest that a state of peacefulness is potentially obtainable?

https://archive.vcu.edu/english/engweb/webtexts/hour/

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/49013/tulips-56d22ab68fdd0