Up: [[Accept Reality]] Created: 2026-01-25 The need for control comes from fear of uncertainty, which is interpreted as a threat to our survival. The antidote is having agency to know what your own needs are, the ability to regulate the environment so you can meet them, and the resilience to cope with whatever challenges come up. Also required is surrendering to what you can’t control, an ability to [[Accept Reality]] so that you can give your attention to what is within your control.