Are You Really In Control?

Control is an illusion. We do not know the future, much less control it. We like to think we do, but that never turns out to be true. We face a chaotic and complex world, and seek to control it however we can. Can anyone really control the world? Stop and think about it. Be honest with yourself. We can never control the world or life. Life happens.

When we let go of this illusion, what are we left with?

How can we live among this chaos? Or is it us really creating chaos for ourselves?When we are in the midst of chaos, let go of the need to control it. Shift your perspective to remaining open and free.

Enjoy life vs. trying to control it.

Think of the huge burden you release when you let go of control and all the energy you gain! Live in the moment. Do what you love. Be free. When you feel the urge to control coming on- experience it in that moment, try not to control the outcome but deal with the flow as it comes. Let it go and remain open to being free. Focus on how wonderful letting go of control makes you feel.

Here is a simple plan for living life vs. controlling it:

1. Do what excites us and makes you happy.Stop looking at the future, and live in the moment.

2. Stop trying to control others-focus instead on being kind to them.

3. Trust our values and set no expectations for certain outcomes.

4. Step lightly, with balance, in the moment, guided by our values and passions rather than trying to plan the next 1,000 steps and where you will end up.

5. Accept the world as it is, rather than being annoyed with it, stressed by it, mad at it, fighting with it or trying to change it into what we want it to be.

6. We are never disappointed with how things turn out, because we never expected anything. We accept what comes.

This might seem like a passive way of living to some. If you can not accept this way of living by trying to control life. It is OK.

Many people live their lives with the illusion of control, not realizing what it is that makes them unhappy or frustrated.

Go with the flow, follow your path. Remain open to give and receive love. If you embrace and learn to live this way it is the most freeing thing in the world. That's a GREAT FEELING! Believe, Trust and Surrender.