Musings on fate and the like...

I've occasionally discussed with various people the notions of "fate", "destiny" and the like, and I thought I'd give people some thoughts on some of the major opinions I've come across. Bear in mind this is all a matter of belief and opinion- specifically, my own.

1) Everything is fated- your destiny is fixed at birth.

I don't agree with this one at all- if nothing else, I feel that, if it were true, there would be little or no point to life...

2) You have a path marked out for you, but you can, by your own decisions, step off that path. But then you'd be on a "bad" path.

Closer to my own view, but still too much railroading for my taste- also, how would you know if you're on the right path or the wrong one. Anyway, moving on..

3) Life is mostly your own thing, but some people/places/encounters are destined- what you do with them though is your own affair

This is pretty much my view- God (or whatever higher power you believe in, if any), gives you certain opportunities, and you can take or ignore them as you wish. There is a plan for the universe, but it allows a great deal of personal freedom as well. Which also means I can safely blame my fuck-ups on myself, and not some nebulous concept of "fate".

4) There is no fate but that we make for ourselves.

I don't like this one either- goes too far the other way. If the universe is just random, and there is no purpose to anything, then what's the point?


Anyway, as always, the thoughts of my bevy of readers are welcome...

Paid account

Thinking about switching to a paid account. Still not sure whether it's really worth it, but then on the other hand, it's not very expensive...

Stolen without remorse from enslore

Top 100 best and worst films- ones I've seen are highlighted...

( I'll spare you because it's long. )

Well, it seems like I've seen a lot of bad films. The scary thing is, I still like quite a few of the bad films I watched.

New quiz...

Duty and Loyalty: You serve your purpose and do
what you must do. People would consider you
someone to rely on, and one who keeps his/her
word when he/she gives it.


Which Characteristic From the Samurai Code Matches You Best? (You may find out your best trait)
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That works. Although since I adhere to a form of Bushido (and Chivalry) anyway, I'm sure many of the other traits are applicable.

FAO London-based friends

I'm visiting my parents over Christmas, and they live only an hour away from central London by train. Now, I have to be back at work on the 5th of January, but until then I can stick around at my parents. So, my question is, are any of my London-based friends doing anything around New Year that they wouldn't mind me showing up to, or shall I just return to Exeter earlier and see if there's anyone there to spend the new year with.

Enquiring minds want to know, particularly of those who (somewhat foolishly, I feel) expressed an interest in meeting me....