The reason why it’s important to mention all this is because this pattern is intricately tied into our desire for control. With control, we attempt to bridge the gap between the uncertainties of a given process, and the certainty of an end result. We want to know how exactly something will materialize, as its mere materialization isn’t enough.

We do everything in our power to build patterns that indicate predictability in our lives. We set up daily routines so we can forecast our days with accuracy. We mark future dates on our calendars with the assumption that we will attend them.

This is our attempt to fight entropy, or to create order out of chaos. It’s our way of organizing the... See more