Not being caught up and controlled by trends, political narratives, hunger, momentary pain, other peoples' opinions, comfort.
The more you are controlled, the less autonomy you own.
The less autonomy, the less fulfilment.
Eashwarran Kohilathastwitter.comNot being caught up and controlled by trends, political narratives, hunger, momentary pain, other peoples' opinions, comfort. The more you are controlled, the less autonomy you own. The less autonomy, the less fulfilment.
If your volition is only to make enormous amounts of money or to have the biggest number of Twitter followers, that may not lead you to a satisfying life.
Thich Nhat Hanh • Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise
There are things which are within our power, and there are things which are beyond our power. Within our power are opinion, aim, desire, aversion, and, in one word, whatever affairs are our own. Beyond our power are body, property, reputation, office, and, in one word, whatever are not properly our own affairs.
Epictetus • Enchiridion
Our belonging is sacrificed to ideas about success rather than the enjoyment of life.
Sebene Selassie • You Belong: A Call for Connection
Fearful people live within restrictive boundaries…. People who live in fear feel compelled to remain in control. They attempt to control themselves and they attempt to control their world. Often despite their best intentions, this spills over into efforts to control others….