The liberating effects of losing control
Thursday, February 19, 2009 - 05:35
in Psychology & Sociology
Self-control is one of our most cherished values. We applaud those with the discipline to regulate their appetites and actions, and we try hard to instil this virtue in our children. We celebrate the power of the mind to make hard choices and keep us on course. But is it possible that willpower can sometimes be an obstacle rather than a means to happiness and harmony?...