We often hear, "What is meant to be always finds a way." And also "Man makes his own destiny." Now, one may think these are contradictory statements. On one hand, we leave our life on faith, astrology, numerology, palmistry and every other possible way that can determine our future. On the other hand, we find it hard to believe that hard work can't change our destiny. Now, the first statement talks of Fate and the second about Destiny. There is a basic difference between Fate and Destiny. Fate is our destination, where we inevitably reach. The predictions, hence, give us such points in our lives, like stoppages for a bus, where we will reach because of Fate. It is predetermined. But how we reach, which road we take and how hard life is, is in our hands. The journey is made through our thoughts, ideas, decisions and actions. Even the smallest of actions can change our destiny and determine bliss or pain. In a broader perspective, we all have the same destiny. All that lives eventually dies. But the souls live on. And our destiny often decides its journey. It is hence important to balance our materialistic and spiritual sides. If we indulge fully in materialism, it hinders the growth of our soul, and if we incline to spirituality, our comfort in life is at stake. So we need to have a clear view of our lives to make or break our destiny.
~ Suranya