Are We Really in Control?

The Illusion of Free Will

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"Man is condemned to be free; because once thrown into the world, he is responsible for everything he does. It is up to you to give a meaning." —Jean-Paul Sartre

Imagine John: he is the picture of health. He eats organic, meticulously plans his meals, and never misses a day at the gym. He's the friend who always has a kale smoothie and knows the best post-workout recovery hacks. But then, out of the blue, he's diagnosed with a terminal illness.

It feels like a cruel twist of fate—how could this happen to someone who did everything "right"?

This paradox is all too common. Despite our best efforts to control our health, careers, or relationships, life has a way of reminding us that control is often an illusion.

Our well-intentioned attempts to micromanage every detail lead to more stress and unforeseen problems.

Not surprisingly, letting go is the key to a more…