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Do You Believe In Fate

Well, yes and no. I'm going to tackle this issue from a neutral point of view, no involvement of z or whatsoever. Prepare to read me nag.
Firstly, we got to understand, what is fate?

In accordance to my notebook dictionary- "The course of someone's life, or the outcome of a particular situation of someone or something, seen as beyond their control."

History of Fate- The word 'Fate' was derived from a Greek and Roman mythology of 'The Fates'. The Fates were 3 goddesses who preside over the life and birth of humans. Each person's destiny was thought of as a thread, spun, measured and cut by the three fates, Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos. So historically and scientifically, the belief is actually a myth.

But thousands of years after the fall of the Greek and Roman empires, the legacy of such myths lives on, even till modern day today. Such is the power that many today continue to believe that their destiny and future lies in the hands of fate. Should we or should we not believe in it?

Its all up to you. Take for example, we all know religions, gods.. etc, are all myths and legends that ancient folks created to give themselves a sense of security, E.g good harvest, wealth, peace, war just to name a few. And temples and religious places to house their gods, such places are sanctuary to those who need to seek a mind of peace and calm, a hope to those who need spiritual support and encouragement. Religion still thrive in our modern society as a pillar of hope, strength and moral values to those who believe in it. So you see, its not so much as wheather or not its real or make believed. But rather to enable us to seek solace in the spiritual and supernatural when nothing we do in this physical world can help.

The same applies to the belief in fate, we want to know something has been pre-planned for us, we want to believe that when we meet onto bumps in our life its not the end of the world, but a signal to tell us that this is not the 'path' intended for us.

Fate can also be a useful belief in a relationship, take for example when boy meets girl (vice versa) they probably will feel that they are meant for each other or fate has brought them together. Such belief is 'healthy' in a relationship as not only will you love each other more (since you believe that fate has paired two of you up), but also be more commited and responsible in your love life.
However too much of it may turn fate into a dangerous emotional and metal creature. Fate is afterall a not too distant relative of Fatal, just as life is with death. Ever heard of 'fatal attraction' or 'crime of passion'? There is probably no need for me to elaborate.
At the same time fate can also be of use to nurse a broken heart. Just be optimistic, mr or miss right is just right at the corner, its all up to fate.

Author's Note- Personally i do sometimes belive in fate, especially if i have to nurse my own broken heart every now and then.. lol. But my advice is you'll never know when a myth or a belief might work its wonders, so.. believe your beliefs. All you lovebirds and lovesicks out there, please don't think you are crazy believing in fate. If love isn't crazy it isn't love.. you hang on to that.

I love you Z!

posted by Don @ Monday, September 12, 2005