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I'm new to this forum. Just discovered it a few days ago actually. So glad I did because I think it's really what I need right now. I'm having a problem discerning the level of control I have in directing the course of events in my life and to what extent the universe is working to bring me to my personal destiny. I suppose in a way this is a classic "freedom of choice vs. destiny" question.
There are so many theories that imply that fighting the waves will only cause you to drown, but if you remain calm you will float. Others suggest that if you don't take control you will find yourself being pushed wherever the current takes you - usually into dangerous waters.
I can clearly discern that there is an element of choice in my life and also an element of destiny. Somehow my personal destiny is wrapped up in both the things I have chosen and more importantly the things I have not chosen.
To what extent should I be looking at people and things in my life and say to myself, "Based on what I know right now at this moment in time, I do not think this person or job or activity is putting me on the path to my personal destiny and therefore I should take conscious actions to change that", and to what extent should I be saying, "I trust that the universe has a plan for my existence. Althought I am confused by my current reality, I will have faith that the universe is working to bring me where I need to be. With patience I know that in time my current confusion will be removed with some future reality that will make sense at a later date".
However, the latter sometimes seems to me like a cop-out and the lazy mans way of saying "I realize there may be things in my life I need to change but I just don't want to do it".
I believe that the largest influencers of my life (parents, year of birth, etc..) were not chosen by me. Am I wrong in this belief? To what extent is God pulling the strings?
I appreciate anyone's thoughts. Thank you.
I'm new to this forum. Just discovered it a few days ago actually. So glad I did because I think it's really what I need right now. I'm having a problem discerning the level of control I have in directing the course of events in my life and to what extent the universe is working to bring me to my personal destiny. I suppose in a way this is a classic "freedom of choice vs. destiny" question.
There are so many theories that imply that fighting the waves will only cause you to drown, but if you remain calm you will float. Others suggest that if you don't take control you will find yourself being pushed wherever the current takes you - usually into dangerous waters.
I can clearly discern that there is an element of choice in my life and also an element of destiny. Somehow my personal destiny is wrapped up in both the things I have chosen and more importantly the things I have not chosen.
To what extent should I be looking at people and things in my life and say to myself, "Based on what I know right now at this moment in time, I do not think this person or job or activity is putting me on the path to my personal destiny and therefore I should take conscious actions to change that", and to what extent should I be saying, "I trust that the universe has a plan for my existence. Althought I am confused by my current reality, I will have faith that the universe is working to bring me where I need to be. With patience I know that in time my current confusion will be removed with some future reality that will make sense at a later date".
However, the latter sometimes seems to me like a cop-out and the lazy mans way of saying "I realize there may be things in my life I need to change but I just don't want to do it".
I believe that the largest influencers of my life (parents, year of birth, etc..) were not chosen by me. Am I wrong in this belief? To what extent is God pulling the strings?
I appreciate anyone's thoughts. Thank you.