| I don't know that I'd analyze the idea that far. In my life, self control is taking responsibility for and control over those parts of myself that I can. I can control my actions, I can control my speech, I can control my temper...all those I have control over and am responsible for, good and bad.
I cannot always control my initial reactions to some ideas, but I can control my subsequent reaction. I cannot always control my sexual thoughts, but I can control my response to them. I also confess that I lack sufficient control of my mind so as to make it accept concepts that are perceived by my mind as irrational and nonsensical. I cannot by force of will make my mind accept things that are contrary to my experiences and education. |