Matters of Fate

The space-time continuum seems to have a new ally in the form of Fate. Of course, this isn't really news, nor is it that surprising, but it is the cause of some concern. It has been brought to my attention (by sources inside my head that I consider minorly trustworthy), that sometimes life seems to takes disturbing patterns. If one looks, it is possible to draw connections that almost seem to surpass coincidence. Perhaps they point to one concrete problem (or positive choice) the individual seems to perpetuate. Or perhaps it is indeed the working of some higher power.

Recently I've noticed one such pattern myself. Now, this creates numorous problems right there. One such problem is the one I discussed a few months ago about the semi-worthlessness of symbolism. If you look hard enough, you can find a connection or deeper meaning in just about anything. In that case it was a tootsie roll and its wrapper symbolizing society and it's burden (yet blessing) upon the individual. The symbolism gets to the point that it actually seems feasible, and perhaps it is. But it could also be just another "Modest Proposal" for eating babies. Who am I to say?

However when one notices an almost clear and distinct representation of Fate, you're left with three options. One is to coast along with it, for good or bad, better or worse. Another is to take the flow of fate and twist it, like diverting the flow of a roaring river, into the void of uncertainty that is unilateral action. The jolt would be like a solidly rhyming poem with the final line not fitting(for those of us rhymically...um...associated) or more of a cataclismic motion, such as forcing a puzzle piece into a place it doesn't fit (oh yes, it can be done!) Of course, it can be argued that the switch too was just a continuance of fate, but by breaking the observed pattern, I think you've taken it into your own hands. And then there's the rational third choice that states the whole thing is just a connection made by the mind that has no real siginificance in life and therefore should be ignored. Or there's combinations of all three.

Of course, your choice would also be siginificantly affected by whether you see this pattern as a positive or negative one. On the one hand, if it's positive you'd want to keep it since it's beneficial; but then you're conforming to Fate. If it's negative, you'd want to change it since it's obviously causing you discomfort; but then you're faced with the unknown and possibility of making matters even worse. And then there's the possibility of it all being a lot of hogwash, but that's no fun is it?

But that basically sums up the situation. Out of curiosity, if you saw a pattern of Fate emerging, would you break it for the sake of breaking it? Or would you go along with what must be your destiny? Or is the fool who came up with this rubbish merely imagining a connection and placing a meaning to it that is ludicrous? Do you follow, lead, or ignore (must like you'll probably ignore post). I'm not quite sure myself. What do you think? (At the moment the comments are down; just wait awhile and they should return.)

Oh the boys at the time-space continuum are going to be angry at me for this! Serves the jerks right though. That'll teach them to limit my methods of warping reality! *maniacal laugh* Until next time...