I agree that focusing on what we can control is empowering, and internal agency matters hugely. But it doesn’t exist in a vacuum. External forces aren’t just “facts” - they shape which options are even available. Real empowerment comes from building resilience and working to change the systems that limit it. Focusing on only one side risks missing the full picture.
This is brilliant. Thank you.
Thank you
I agree that focusing on what we can control is empowering, and internal agency matters hugely. But it doesn’t exist in a vacuum. External forces aren’t just “facts” - they shape which options are even available. Real empowerment comes from building resilience and working to change the systems that limit it. Focusing on only one side risks missing the full picture.
Phenomenal!