On The Much Debated Topic Of Free Will Versus Fate

Through my own personal experience, i can hereby argue that both free will and fate exist in this world. I believe there is a balance point between both beliefs, and one can obtain a favorable outcome from the world by avoiding any extremes on either end. For instance, a religious zealot will more than likely believe that the forces of the universe will guide him and solve all of his problems. On the other hand, a strong atheist is prone to believe in the idea that he has the power to control all of his own actions and that no other force could possibly have a role in his life. Both extremes display an issue of power, or lack thereof, over one's self. This results in what i believe, is too little or too much faith in the universe's forces, whether they be god, luck, or karma.

Next, i come to the subject of faith, which results in a 'letting go' of the situations out of one's control. A true optimist will often derive their positivity from faith, and this faith will allow them to continue unhindered by the trivialities which stricken them. While i am not one who believes in a god, i do believe there can be no possible explanation for the forces which happen to play an important role in this universe. People have come to personify these forces so that they may feel as if they have a better relation to them. This is, in my opinion, a mistake. I say this because labeling the forces creates misconnection from the names that others have given them. This, can easily create unhappiness, more specifically towards those who believe in other 'names'.

Lastly, i visit upon the topic of free will. It is an amazing concept, which believes we build our own futures, our own goals, and our own livelihoods. If only it were that easy. I was, at one time, a strong believer in the power of free will; but it just isn't that simple. To think that by controlling every aspect of your life you can achieve a perfect life is foolish. Anyone could point out the fact that nothing comes without some luck, some faith, or some karma. Some are born lucky, some gain luck, and some never touch luck. The same concept applies to faith and karma.

A faith in these unknown forces which also have control over our lives is important, because it lifts misery, but a recognition and respect of the power we are given over ourselves is also important, as it offers independence. From my personal experience, an overabundance or over-reliance on anything is instant misery.

With respect to all religions, i ask this: what barriers do your religion create? Who /what determines how good/bad your day will be? What is spirituality?