Morning

The days are getting colder. No longer need to turn on the A/C. The house pretty much heats in morning and cools in the evening to comfortable levels on it's own. Sitting here in quiet contemplation a thought comes to me.

What makes people want to control? What does it mean to be in "control"? There are those who try and control others. For what purpose do they do these things? Power, hate, love, what would fuel someone to treat others in that fashion.

When a parent stops their child from doing something that will hurt them, it's control, but not meant with a malicious intent. It is because they can see what will happen, or what could happen during certain activities. The child isn't aware of all of the dangers associated with that situation, so the parent steps in to "save the day".

When we get older, we no longer have that safety net. We are allowed to find out things on our own. Find our way and muddle through best we can based on what we've learned and experienced.

So what happens when a friend or loved one sees us taking a path that they see as destructive or harmful? They offer advice and support. They may even plead with the person not to proceed, but they realize, it is the person's own decision to make. Good or bad, everyone has the right to do as they please. The choice and the responsibility lies with the person. All their family and friends can do is be there in case they are needed.

The only real control any person has is that over themself.

My what a beautiful day it is today. It isn't spring time, but I can't help but feel love in the air.