Ha! This is what I think about constantly: if we have the power to control our existences, then we have, and choose not to use, the power to live in a world in peace. The question of if Is this life in turmoil what we deep down inside, really crave? touches on an important philosophical question: are we the makers of our own demise? I think we are. But, at the same time we are the creators of own existence as well, so I guess that there is the "balance."