Escape the 3 Big Lies: Control, Permanence, and Societal Norms Are Holding You Back

We live our lives under a grand delusion.

We believe we’re in control, that the world around us is permanent, and that societal norms are our compass to truth.

Spoiler alert: We’re wrong. These beliefs are as solid as smoke rings, but we cling to them as if our lives depend on it. Well, they don’t. And until you see through these illusions, you’re trapped in a cage made of your own thoughts, padding the walls with fluff and nonsense, all while thinking you’re living free.

Let’s cut the fluff and dive into three of the biggest lies we’ve swallowed hook, line, and sinker.

1. The Illusion of Control

You think you’re the captain of your ship, right?

Steering through the storm, charting the course, avoiding the icebergs.

But here’s the kicker: There is no ship. There is no storm. You’re not the captain; you’re the wind blowing in every direction, sometimes a gust, sometimes a breeze, but always at the mercy of something bigger than you.

Why should you care? Because the idea of control is a prison with invisible bars. You think you’re in charge of your life, your job, your relationships, but you’re really just…