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What does it mean?
Questioning external control when the feeling actually originates within; you cannot escape it.
In plain terms
You can’t run from the inner source of your feelings.
What can you take from it?
Look inward to understand what you think truly controls you.

Where it applies

  • personal crisis
  • addiction

Putting it to work

  • journal thoughts
  • practice mindfulness

Questions to consider

  • What internal feelings do you attribute to external forces?

Another view

May overlook legitimate external influences.

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