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The Wheel is Yours
There’s tremendous positivity in taking control by taking the wheel.
I used to be something of a control freak. Truth be told, I haven’t entirely let that go.
For example — when we take a trip, I like to be the driver. There are several of my friends — and my wife — whom I have no problem taking the passenger seat to. But given the chance — I prefer to drive.
Most people, I believe, desire at least a modicum of control in their lives. They would like to control their environment, certain people, circumstances, and a lot of various notions far afield from the self.
The truth of control is that, when it comes to life, the Universe, and everything, it’s a limited notion. In fact, you control exactly ONE THING ONLY. YOU.
On the surface, that doesn’t seem like much at all. But it’s everything.
How many people do you know who you feel allow themselves to be led by others? What about the people you see applying little to no logic and reason? Have you directly or indirectly dealt with people who seem utterly unwilling to assert themselves in the slightest?
I know I can say yes to all of these. You likely can, too. That being written, lots and lots of people don’t take control of their lives, and thus allow themselves to…
