Fate Vs Life

I am not quite sure whether I have had enough wits or experience to write about this topic. Yet, it is a quick impulse that makes me start writing. It may be a sudden realization about the topic, Amitabha... :P

It began in last holiday when I was encountered with a book which contained the fate of every single person in this world. You may call it superstitious to believe that a person has a destined life, and it is recorded in a BOOK!? I would not want to argue about its trueness in terms of today's perceptions. However, I do know that it describes me quite well, in terms of my character, to certain extent. Then, I am trapped in the believe of "fate". If my fate, or rather my character is already been fixed, what could I still do to make a change in my life? If I am born to be a sweeper, could I still succeed as an investor? As days go by, I am doomed about this fate of life. I am also drifted away from my own aspirations.

The more I am occupied by the fate of life, the more I want to find a way to confront it. Then, I went online to search about it. (Googling proves to be a very convenient and quick way in providing certain answers.) I came across the content of 易经. Yes, life is fated. But, there are much changes that happen along. This is a conventional way of seeing it. I am not so convinced yet. After that, I also came across a forum. It talks about fate. It has 100% belief in fate. However, it keeps repeating a point, that enlightens me. If we know our fate is fixed, we would therefore let go all the fear, and fully experience life. We come to this world in a naked way, we can also stay in this world nakedly. I hope these sentences could remain in my spirit in days to come.

Up to this point of life (also this point in the essay), I realize I do not posses enough experiences and wits in talking about life. Yet, I am ready, and always set myself ready, to embrace it!