I had to read about fatalism in philosophy, which is basically the idea that everything in existence is fated to exist for some sort of necessity. In other words, we really can't do anything to change what is to come (because it's been fated), and we really can't do anything beyond the scope of what we already do (because it won't make any difference). No matter what decisions we make, and no matter how much illusion we have of free will, the ending that we're going to get is inevitable.
Well, I refuse to believe in this.
I just can't accept that we are all fated to end up in a certain way. I mean, that just makes life sound sad and meaningless (oh hey existentialism) -- like, what are you supposed to live for? And what if you don't like your fate? What's the point in doing anything?
I know my reasoning is purely sentimental, but honestly, so what? I'd rather live blinded by passion and the idea that I have control over my life than to resign to fate. I mean, life is worth it because we get to control how we live. Whether you want to be an elephant trainer or a doctor, whether you want to get married and have kids or start a bunny farm, you have control over what you choose to do and what you choose not to do.
In middle school, I religiously read the Gossip Girl series by Cecily von Ziegesar (the books are infinitely better than the TV show, trust me), and there was this quote that really stuck with me. And you may laugh at me, but I still think of this quote whenever I need a little motivation.
(Obvi not my pic)
The moral of the story? Take control. You do you. Carpe diem. YOLO. Go throw some glitter and make it rain.
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