Ongoing wars, an unstable security situation, political and social crises, as well as economic uncertainty have become a constant backdrop to our daily lives. People continue to go to work, raise children, plan vacations, and build their futures—while knowing full well how quickly reality can change from one moment to the next.
This experience is not merely political or security-related. It touches on a deeper question about the very nature of life: How much control do we actually have over what happens to us?
Modern people have grown up with the idea of control. We plan ahead, set goals, build careers, save for the future, and design a life path for ourselves. It seems as though we can shape reality exactly according to our ideas—if only we try hard enough and make the right decisions.
Yet reality itself repeatedly teaches us a more complex truth: Not everything is in our hands.
A glance around us is enough to recognize this. Wars break out without citizens choosing them. Economic crises change the lives of entire families. Illnesses strike without...
Become a Member
-
Read all member content
Get exclusive in-depth reports from Israel.
-
Get exclusive in-depth reports from Israel
Connect with Israel, right from your home.
-
Lift up the voice of truth and hope
Support Jerusalem-based Zionist journalism.
Already a member? Login here.
