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Is Destiny inevitable or is it an excuse?
by Dr. Dheena Sadik
Wherever in the globe you may be
seated right now, you probably would have heard “It simply was never
meant to be” at least once so far in life. If this is 100 percent true,
aren’t we victims to mental captivity with very little space to explore
the infinite possibilities of our talents, interests and creativity?
What exactly is destiny (a.k.a Fate, Karma and Kismet)? If it was
“destined” that an individual was “meant” to become an engineer someday,
does this mean he would inevitably choose that particular avenue
independent of the quality of efforts he applied during his initial
academic phase? Does a child born in the slums have to permit her
“destiny” to compel her to remain in that environment indefinitely
instead of trying hard to seek a more comfortable life? It’s ironic how
we give ourselves a pat on the back when we succeed, while we
conveniently label ‘failure’ as an effect of Karma.
 How much authority do you in reality, have over this unpredictable
journey we call life? If all life’s events were already pre-planned
doesn’t that make us nothing less than programmed robots with hearts
beating aimlessly sans emotional liberty? The tug-of-war between our
goals and fate throws us into dilemmas compelling us to make diligent
decisions. Do you choose to simply lie back in slumber and wait for
Karma push your buttons or would you rather take responsibility of your
life and use that phenomenal brain to make you noteworthy?
All classic men and women through all ages, without a shadow of
doubt, faced challenges chaperoned with antagonism and enmity. The
distinction in their struggle is their admirable courage against
permitting anyone to trample their dreams and passions.
They imagined beyond what they heard and chose to die actively trying
rather than keep living passively without finding avenues to accomplish
their goals. The world would not be advanced and developed today if all
those great icons didn’t strive to make a profound difference. They
didn’t wait for destiny to sweep them off their feet, rather they paved
their epic journeys perspiring. Step out of the bubble of convention and
be authentic. You are more capable than you realised.
The world needs your committed dedication. All your failures and
successes, whether you accept it or not, contribute to the future of our
universe beyond your imagination. We were all born with at least one
unique talent. It’s your responsibility to discover latent talents and
mould them into works of art. Don’t give destiny as an excuse for
lethargy. Rather, make your existence significant. To those of you who
consider yourself spiritual beings, simply ask yourself one question,
“Would God be pleased with me if I took His blessings (your talents) for
granted?” |
