04-29-2019, 12:04 PM
(04-29-2019, 10:26 AM)EvolvingPhoenix Wrote: It's very common we mention being in control here on this forum. I do it. Others do it. It's a common thing to mention. But sometimes I think about this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY6Q-OnMTEE and question whether it's good to even try to be in control. On one hand, we really do have the ability to create the reality we want. On the other hand, seeking control seems to be a fear based thing. So I'm kind of confused as to how I should look at control.
Either way, awareness is a very good thing to strive for. I struggle with it. I go for meditation walks and struggle to be truly present the whole time. I'm glad to see you're getting there yourself though
I try to let go of most things outside myself. I know I can't control others, so the only thing I can do is work on myself and being content and independent in my own happiness regardless of what other people do.
(04-29-2019, 10:51 AM)Shannon Wrote: Seeking control as a result of fear isn't necessarily good. But there are other valid reasons for seeking control of and influence on a situation or oneself.
I think what I am trying to express is limited by semantics. What I mean with control, is being centered, having a clear gravity of my own consciousness and not being drawn left and right because of what other people are doing. To feel that I have a direction I am working in and feeling that I can be somewhat "on top" in the direction I'm taking my life and moving forward. It's not really because I want to get out of fear, but because the peace of mind that being centered give.
