Destiny Awaits
Defined as a predetermined course of events often held to be an irresistible power or agency, destiny awaits us all. Interestingly enough, the word comes from a Latin word meaning to make firm or establish. Not to be too philosophical first thing in the morning, how can I make firm or establish something that’s predetermined? Unless, or course, the meaning of the word has been changed and morphed to something it wasn’t originally used for. This happens often and it’s one of the reasons I’m grateful for being able to research word origins.
Naturally I’ll use the original definition of the word because it’s about making firm or establishing something. We have the power of choice. More importantly thought, we have the ability to decide. It’s great to have options and choosing gives us that ability. But when we decide on a thing, a course of action, choice is removed. We’ve cut off the ability to choose and our course is set. Our decision destined us for that particular thing. We cut off, decided, on our destiny.
I’ve made a decision. I’ve set firm or established my path. The road will be wrought with obstacles, such is life. Fortunately, it’s been established and decided. The challenge so many face is choosing one thing, then changing their minds. Changing courses, careers, jobs, spouses, partners, homes, cars, and so many other choices are made and we all do it with such regularity it appears normal. It may be normal in society, but it may not be natural.
Of or in agreement with the character or makeup of someone or something is a truncated definition of natural. If we keep making choices that are unnatural for our character and makeup we may face all sorts of negative consequences, like I did. Being in tune with who I am, my gifts, the best use of those gifts is my greatest act of gratitude. Deciding my destiny became natural. It was uncomfortable, weird, peculiar, and quite frankly, over the last few days since it’s happened, it’s been quite unsettling. Most will never have such an experience and that saddens my soul. My essence is slightly darkened by the thought.
To combat this darkness, I shine. I do what I was put here to do. I decide. I establish. I move. It’s the only way I’m aware of to shine.
Today, Monday, August 12, 2024, I am grateful that:
The weekend was productive. I rewrote and reproduced the videos for a project. I also made some progress on a proposal, which should be finished tomorrow.
Even though my day is mostly over, I’m finishing my list. I like writing, but more than liking it, it’s part of who I am. At times I get distracted with life, but it’s always good to have this to come back to and get grounded.
The puzzle is being put together. It’s not close to being finished, but pieces are in place. I’ve got lots of work to finish and that’s okay. The thing that’s most important is the work is underway. Additionally, seeing the end is encouraging as well.
Have you made firm or established your plans? Your life?
Will you decide today?
Abe,
Be Greater!!!