As I sit here reflecting on the complexities of life against the backdrop of a sweltering Carioca day, I find myself grappling with the concept of fate.
With my forthcoming journey to England after three decades in Brazil, I cannot help but ponder the intricate web of circumstances that have shaped my life. From newfound passions to the lingering questions regarding my role as a father, I am left to wonder: is fate guiding me, or are my choices steering the ship?
This exploration of destiny and the interplay of free will invites us to examine not just our own lives but the broader human experience, as we navigate uncertainties and embrace the unexpected twists that shape our paths.
- Is it fate that after 30 years, I am going to England during one of Brazil’s most complicated political and economic times?
- Is it fate that, only now, in my late 50s, I have become dedicated to exercise and truly understand its benefits?
- Is it fate that, at three-quarters of my life, I am finally able to do and purchase the things I have always wanted?
- Is it fate that I had to come and live with Nalva and that you ask me this before I go to England to see how Yasmin feels about me as a father?
- Is it fate that I am returning to England after spending thirty years in Brazil and that I could meet the true love of my life?
- Is it fate that Brazil has endured all its struggles and suffered so much to become the country everyone hopes and wishes for?
- Is it fate that, no matter what, there will be another World War?
- Is it fate that the human race will eventually destroy itself?
Do you believe in fate, or other words, do you believe in destiny? Is everything predetermined before we even know it, and are we meant to follow this path blindly, unaware of where it leads us? We witness events falling into place or sometimes spiralling out of control, constantly testing us.
What about our freedom of choice? Do we genuinely have the ability to make choices that can divert us from our predetermined path? If so, what are the consequences of those choices?
In many aspects of life, things remain inexplicable. Even when we seek or expect an explanation, it does not always arrive in a timely manner. Often, understanding only comes later, when we least expect it—or perhaps not at all.
Life presents us with many situations that we must accept without explanation. The key is knowing when to do so and then moving forward. We should strive to live our lives to the fullest, trusting in the future and, hopefully, finding luck along the way.
In bed by 10.00 am.
Thank you.
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Richard
