Control is an illusion
Elaboration: You believe that through planning, preparation, and action, you can control the course of your life. But the Mad Mage has seen that control is an illusion, a comforting story we tell ourselves to shield us from the chaos of existence. The more you try to control life, the more you discover how little is truly within your grasp. To live fully is to accept this illusion, and to surrender to the unfolding mystery.
Reflection:
Reflect on the areas of your life where you feel the strongest desire for control. What would change if you accepted that control is, ultimately, an illusion? How might you live more freely by surrendering to the unpredictable nature of life?