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I don't believe anybody can be "in complete control" of ones self. That just is not in our nature.
by sigzero 16y ago
I don't believe anybody can be "in complete control" of ones self. That just is not in our nature.
- Oxryly 16y agoIf you're not in control of yourself, who is?
- Psyonic 16y agoGood point, but on the other hand, if you're already in control of yourself, how can you gain more control?
- zackattack 16y agoThis could get weird if we don't define our terms. If your "self" is your mind/attention, then sigzero is right by saying complete control is impossible; the human mind is too whimsical to ever be fully reined in. But we can consciously course-correct...
- Oxryly 16y agoSelf could be your mind/attention, but there's no reason you can't expand your idea of self to include your ego, mind, entire body. I suppose the question is: will you take responsibility for what goes on within your skin?
- futuremint 16y agoI guess more specifically I meant control in that your emotions aren't making the decisions rather your "self" is in control. Its hard to explain with language... imagine if someone is completely consumed with rage... or lust... we don't usually say that that person is in "control" of themselves. Thats all I meant by it.