Is life ones destiny, fate, what you make of it or simply left to chance?
Of course there are events that come into our lives that are way beyond our control. But to a large extent we control our destiny by our choices. When we’re in school we can choose to goof off or study and learn everything offered. We can choose whether to get additional education after high school. Our choice of career is a major determining factor in how much money we’ll have to live on, how much extra money we’ll have for fun. Our choice of a mate can make or break our happiness factor for years to come. Choosing to do recreational drug can throw a monkey wrench in our lives. Choosing to live a healthy lifestyle – good foods, good exercise, needed rest time, etc. determines how well our bodies will serve us over time. You get the idea. I have little sympathy for folks who whine about their lot in life when it’s clear they’ve done little or nothing to make it better.
