Stillness in the Storms What Is in Your Control and Why It Is Important to Know
Apr 23, 2022
A clear dive into what you can and cannot control in life. Short scenes on controlling thoughts, words and actions versus limits over others, outcomes, the past and the future. Practical talk about boundaries, relationships and where to place attention. Encourages focusing on the present moment you can influence without clinging to results.
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Rock Bottom Realization
- Steven Webb recalls trying to control every aspect of his life while at rock bottom and how it increased his suffering.
- He discovered that distinguishing what he could and couldn't control reduced his suffering significantly.
Control Is Mostly Influence
- True control is limited: you can influence thoughts and feelings but rarely fully control them.
- The only clear control you have is whether to use a thought, word, or action once it arises.
Choose Words And Actions Deliberately
- Use deliberate speech because you have near-total control over your words and can reclaim habitual reactions.
- Practice bringing actions into conscious awareness to avoid automatic harmful behavior.