The Controller In Action

“Let us set our minds on what is good and just, and govern ourselves before attempting to govern others.” — Musonius Rufus

This writing isCertified Human

The Obstacle

The Controller takes action
It needs it.

In doing so
It leaves us frustrated
And resentful
For having to do everything.

It leaves others
Feeling not good enough
Frustrated
Uninspired
Resentful
For not being allowed.

It makes situations
Monotonous
Circumstances stifled
Through control.

Because of The Controller
We are not able
To focus time
Attention
Energy
Into the important
We are overwhelmed
By everything
We sought to control.

The Controller
Is great at taking action
And terrible at discerning
What actions should be taken.

The Gift And Opportunity

The Controller
Get things done.

Steps in
When things stall.

Keeps things
On the rails.

Used sparingly
It leads.

In emergency circumstances
It leads.

Sometimes The Controller
Is essential.

It must be deployed
With awareness
Empathy
Curiosity
Before action.

It must remember
To remember
What is important.

Control The Controller.

The Practice Of Self-Mastery

• Stop before the action
• Notice The Controller
• Don’t skip to action
• Remember what is important

CHEAT CODE: STOP → CONTROL THE CONTROLLER → NAVIGATE → ACT