"Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart." Marcus Aurelius spoke these words and I find them completely relevant to the questions I will raise in my blog. I have had a realization this past month about the play Oedipus the King. What is fate? The logical definition is the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power; but in my mind is it more than that? Oedipus led his life trying to not follow his predetermine path, which was foolish. The issues I will be addressing in my blog are the extent of emotions and how they change our fate, whether fate is predestined or as people we create it as we live, and lastly does fate really exist? These questions are suppose to test beliefs and expand the mind.
Do emotions impact our fate? In Oedipus the King, the correct answer would be yes. Throughout the play, the audience sense the fear Oedipus feels about not wanting to follow the gods destined life for him. He runs away from his old life and creates another. In our own life, this statement could be correct as well. For example, if we wake up on the wrong side of the bed, our mood automatically determines our day which can alter our fate. Bad days can lead to a bad week, into a rough month which can cause lost opportunities which we were suppose to take. Likewise, good days can lead to new people, new love, and a better future. Mood and emotions can lead to different fates.
Did Oedipus even have a chance at his own life? In this play, no he did not. The gods had already created a lifeline for him. In Greek mythology, the three fates were the ones who determined when death would be upon someone. Hercules life could not be cut because the gods had a purpose for him, likewise for Oedipus. Does God determine our fate for us? Can we create it and change it? I believe that God does determine our deaths and what we are suppose to achieve in life. The common phrase, "God has a plan for you." I believe in that 100%. I also believe that nothing is ever a coincidence, there is a reason for everything.
Lastly does fate really exist? I watched a German film that explained how a woman changed her fate three times. Strangely enough, to Mr. Mayer, he always got in a car accident in all three times. He was destined to be in the car accident that day. Another example of how fate exists is the how Oedipus was destined to kill his father. He did not even realize that he did until the end. In my personal life, yes I do believe fate exists. When I was a young girl, I wrote a list of what traits and characteristics I wanted in a person. Strangely enough, I met someone who fills the list. Does that mean, he is my soul mate? That God destined us to be together? I know God made a plan for me to help people. That is my fate.
As I conclude, I hope my readers think about the questions I raised in my blog. Does fate exist in your lives? Remember fate is events that are beyond a person's control. Oedipus was an excellent example of how fate is true and remains in our daily lives. The best way to live is one day at a time.
