Fate vs Free Will
Today, as I sat gazing at the blue sky, my thoughts have been consumed by the concept of fate. What is fate? In these moments I sit pondering if fate really exists and if so, then we are truly following a script that was scripted long before we arrived in this world. But I also find that the idea of fate lies in our hands. I have the power to shape my purpose. My choices matter.
At times I've felt the pull of fate as if it's directing me towards a destination, other times I've fought against it, using my own wisdom believing I can forge my own pathway and confront the odds. I was running late
for work, rushing through the crowded streets when I bumped into someone. It felt as if we had known each other for years. We shared a few interests and dreams. As I sat on the train, I couldn’t help but wonder if this encounter was meant to be, or if it was a coincidence.
Let's be real. Fate isn’t always a smooth journey. Life throws us the infrequent curveball that leaves us hanging. Yet, it’s in those moments that we find the strength, toughness, and capacity to adjust.
The balance between free will and fate is one that intrigues me. We’re not incapable passengers on this journey, yet we're not entirely in control either. As I contemplate on
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this, I realise it’s not just about accepting the ups and downs of life but it’s about embracing it along the way. Sometimes, when things don’t go as planned, we question fate. Did I make the wrong choice? But the answer is not always clear.
As I close this blog, I'm left with a sense of inquisitiveness and wonder. I don’t know what fate is and maybe that’s the exquisiteness of it all. Life’s unpredictability. For now, I'm content and will follow the journey of fate and see where it takes me. Even in the face of uncertainty, there is a greater purpose to our journey. It's like navigating a maze with a hidden map. There’s always a way forward if we're willing to learn and adapt.
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