> And it is then, perhaps, that a subtle truth begins to emerge: the only thing we truly possess, the only thing we might, with enough care, exert some mastery over, is our mind.
This essay is taking a philosophical tack, but what came to my mind was a practical reality of my favorite hobby: road cycling.
You can wear all the safety gear, cover your bike in flashing lights and your body in high vis, but the only thing really keeping you safe is your own focus on the road and the other vehicles.