Quote by R.A. Nelson

This is the thing about life I've never really understood until now: we try so hard to control it, but bad things happen anyway. The only real control is an anti-control, a letting go.

This is the thing about life I've never really understood un

Summary

This quote highlights the paradoxical nature of life's control. It suggests that despite our best efforts to control and manipulate the outcomes, unpleasant events can still occur. It implies that true control lies not in forcefully steering life in a desired direction, but rather in surrendering the need for control and allowing things to unfold naturally. By letting go of our desire to control every aspect, we may find a sense of inner peace and freedom from the inevitable ups and downs.

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Life

By R.A. Nelson

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