We Are Only In Control When …

When the mind isn’t reactive, and stays at perception, we are in control. We aren’t running on autopilot, reacting to everything that comes our way.

A non-reactive mind comes from sustained meditation, where intellect isn’t clouding perception. Pure perception is the throne of wisdom.

This doesn’t mean that we don’t care, or that we’re vacant. We notice, but we keep our powder dry, remaining prepared and ready to act or speak, but we delay taking action until the right moment, with the right mindfulness, and the right attitude of compassion.

If we aren’t in control, whatever we perceive is.
Being in control means never being deceived.