Things I don't understand - I

There are many things that I don't understand as much as I would like to! One such is the concept of Fate.

Events/incidents happen the way 'they are destined to', meaning, there is already a defined / structured /definite path meant for everyone/everything. The problem with this sort of a path is that you only 'know'/ have been told, that such a path exists. Details of the path are not 'known'. These details might figured out (albeit partially!) with the passage of time...

Coming to think of it, this seems to be both a blessing and a curse. A blessing, when you dont think about it, even during depressing times, and simply be pragmatic: treat problems objectively and make wise decisions. A curse, when you take it as an axiom, assume it to be universally true and keep worrying about your inability to change the course of this 'pre determined order(and nature) of events'.

Finally, it makes sense to treat every situation with the energy and vitality it requires, unmindful of the outcome (of decisions/actions which had to be made/carried out). Even if the outcome turns out to be displeasing, it's best to accept it that way, (am trying not to sound fatalistic!) with cheer, not with remorse and get on with life. In essence, I guess that's what even the Bhagavad Gita says.(I havent read it, my opinion is purely based on what I heard from my grandfather once!)

Well..this still seems incomplete!