The Greeks saw the logos as the intellectual part of our consciousness where we can find the intersection of perception, action, and will. And while it is unclear how much agency or choices anyone has, it is clear that some of us do have more agency than others. Yes, sometimes that is because of title and position. However, many with no such title or position demonstrate an ability to act in their environment better than their peers.
When we feel like we can exercise our ability to shape the world around us, it positively affects our psyche. When we feel good about our choices (despite the outcome), we can develop the kind of posture to tackle things in this world. Even if the options we have in front of us are primarily perceived, we can still have a positive outlook despite the limitations of what one person can do.
The answer isn’t to remove the guardrails to be more powerful but to feel more powerful.
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