Untethered Mind

Untethered Mind

Why trying to control others stresses us out, and how to be at peace by doing it less

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Alex Mathers
Feb 08, 2024
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"Control is an illusion. The only person you can control is yourself, and even that requires self-discipline, not force." - Dan Millman

I’ve suffered a lot trying to bend others to do things I wished they would do.

It just brought me stress and a throbbing vein in my neck.

This is a common frustration for many.

Maybe your partner is grea…

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