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Prompt #221 The Illusion of Control
Send to Kindle“Simply put, my newfound theory states: The minute a person comes to the erroneous conclusion that he or she controls anything at all in this life, the Universe immediately gets even with the bloody idiot.” -Marilyn Brant, According To Jane
Writing Prompt: Write a scene where your character decides he or she is in control. Then let chaos reign.
Journaling Prompt: How has the Universe shown you that you are not in control?
Art Prompt: The Illusion of Control
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