The actual line, to put my post into context, is, “I wonder what Nina will think of that arrangement,” out of my own book, The Magician’s Blood. It was the closest book to me when I decided to write my SoCS post.
The line made me think about all the things we don’t have control of. Things that circumstances, or maybe even the universe, arranges for us. It’s scary to feel like we’re not in control of our lives, of our situation.
I find the control I have over the little things in life helps quell that fear. Even if it’s only an illusion, knowing that I can decide what to do with my time at least some of the time makes me feel like I’m in charge. What I do with that time isn’t always good or productive …
Is procrastination a lack of control? I suppose it is. It’s certainly a lack of discipline.
I need to take control of my procrastination.
Make it disappear.
Go away, procrastination! I’m sick of having no control over you!
There. We’ll see if that works.
(Note to self: read this post every day.)
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