Fate and Destiny: a philosophy thread

[wendybeth]

I have a very scattered and selective philosophical view of my life- I don't presume to know what's going on in anyone elses sphere of existence- kinda got my hands full with my own.

First and foremost- depends on my mood. Seriously- I can be so damned mercurial, and I know it. I suppose at my core I believe in personal responsibility and choice, yet I can't help but notice how fated things can sometimes appear to be. I was raised by a relatively enlightened madwoman, who exposed me to whatever religion/philosophy/scientific discipline she was following at the time. As a result, I learned a little about a lot, particularily eastern religions and metaphysical philosophies. (Damned Sixties!) The only thing that has remained constant over the years is this persistant feeling I've always had that there is much I cannot know now, but someday I will know it. That's enough for me, but it doesn't keep me from searching. I also believe in the concept of karma, in that there must be balance in all things natural, and anytime that balance is thrown off the offender will pay- one way or another.

Tomorrow, I will post something quite different. Told you I was moody.