“When we attempt to exercise power or control over someone else, we cannot avoid giving that person the very same power or control over us.”
— Alan Watts
Simplified Meaning:
If you try to control someone, you end up giving them control over you too. Think about a boss who is always watching every move their employees make because they don't trust them. The boss spends so much time and energy on this that they become stressed and can't focus on their own work. This means the boss is actually being controlled by the very situation they created. Another example is in relationships; if one person tries to micromanage everything their partner does, both people end up feeling trapped and unhappy. The person trying to control ends up being controlled by their need to always be in charge. To avoid this, it's better to trust others and give them the freedom to make their own choices. This way, everyone has more peace and freedom.
