MIND · ABSENCE
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Control
Refusing uncertainty through force.
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Classical Definition
The perception or exercise of power over one's own behavior, environment, or outcomes. Psychologically, perceived control is central to locus of control theory (Rotter) and is associated with reduced stress, better coping, and psychological wellbeing.
About
The mind's attempt to secure safety by managing outcomes. Rooted in fear.
The Cover Story
“This situation needs to be fixed. I need certainty now.”
What it actually hides: Fear of unpredictability and loss of safety.
Before a difficult conversation, a person rehearses every possible exchange — trying to manage all outcomes before they happen.
Same Wavelength
Resistance
Control is resistance to uncertainty — the attempt to manage what cannot be managed.
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Expectation
The mind forming an image of how…
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