Yeah I do actually, sometimes all the dots join up throughout the day....
I've always felt looked after, by what I don't know because it's a feeling rather than something tangible.
A guy i know who lives a very simple life, reckons we all travel in similar circles to others we have a connection with and some of those circles are small more big....
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By (user no longer on site) 34 weeks ago
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I knew I was in love with Lorraine before I met her. I'd been waiting my whole life for her. Fate brought us together through a FB group we were involved in and the moment we first spoke I knew it was her ...when ya know, you know  |
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Definitely believe in Serendipity. Some people we are just meant to meet. Some are for a lesson & some are for an experience(s). Some will be only for a chapter & be gone but they were meant to be there for some reason & some you meet & stay. I like to think about fate too. Cosmic powers aligning & all that. |
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By *astello OP Woman 34 weeks ago
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"I knew I was in love with Lorraine before I met her. I'd been waiting my whole life for her. Fate brought us together through a FB group we were involved in and the moment we first spoke I knew it was her ...when ya know, you know "
Thats beautiful... Many years of happiness to you both. |
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By *astello OP Woman 34 weeks ago
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"Definitely believe in Serendipity. Some people we are just meant to meet. Some are for a lesson & some are for an experience(s). Some will be only for a chapter & be gone but they were meant to be there for some reason & some you meet & stay. I like to think about fate too.
Cosmic powers aligning & all that. "
Yes l agree. Its funny how you can connect with people. I love the Idea of soul friends. Anam cara. |
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"Definitely believe in Serendipity. Some people we are just meant to meet. Some are for a lesson & some are for an experience(s). Some will be only for a chapter & be gone but they were meant to be there for some reason & some you meet & stay. I like to think about fate too.
Cosmic powers aligning & all that.
Yes l agree. Its funny how you can connect with people. I love the Idea of soul friends. Anam cara. "
I'm the same, just gives positive good vibes to think about it. Great forum topic. |
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By *aseylee324Couple 34 weeks ago
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Lee and I had an instant connection, he believes in fate and all that, I call it sheer coincidence. IMO there are lots of people we can connect with/be compatible with on various levels, it's a question of sheer chance whether or not you meet them. I get that people like the romantic idea of "fate" though |
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By *astello OP Woman 34 weeks ago
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"Not even a little bit. It's an arrogance to think that we are so important that there is some kind of plan for individual human beings. There is only cause and consequencem"
Perhaps its arrogance to think in such linear fashion.
All cannot be defined by cause and effect.
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By *astello OP Woman 34 weeks ago
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"Lee and I had an instant connection, he believes in fate and all that, I call it sheer coincidence. IMO there are lots of people we can connect with/be compatible with on various levels, it's a question of sheer chance whether or not you meet them. I get that people like the romantic idea of "fate" though"
It doesn't necessarily relate to romantic connections. It can be in various ways. Such as coincidence or happenstance.
But l like the "you know when you know" |
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"Lee and I had an instant connection, he believes in fate and all that, I call it sheer coincidence. IMO there are lots of people we can connect with/be compatible with on various levels, it's a question of sheer chance whether or not you meet them. I get that people like the romantic idea of "fate" though"
Agreed. It's a nice safe thought similar to the idea that there is a god looking down on us. It makes us feel necessary and reassured. Doesn't mean it's the truth though. This "one true love" stuff is bonkers if you really think about it. There IS powerful real connection and compatibility, but it doesn't need to be supernatural. |
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My mums landline number was the same as the local credit union with the last 2 digits reversed.
She averaged 10 calls a week from people thinking they were through to the credit union and she had to explain it was a wrong number and advise them of the correct number.
Over the years she had a number of conversations wth people she had been to school with but hadn't spoken to in 40 years and also with others she hasn't seen since giving up work in 1964.
She always thought it was mad how many wrong calls could lead to conversations like that.
She eventually had one from the credit union itself to tell her she had won their prize draw which was a £500 holiday voucher and they explained that they very nearly gave the prize to the runner up because they thought the number they had on file for her was incorrect and that someone had entered the credit unions number instead of hers.
When she went to collect the prize and told them about the confusion over numbers and all the calls she was getting they offered to cover the cost of having her number changed but she refused and said she had renewed so many friendships over the years and was happy to put up with the inconvenience. |
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"Not even a little bit. It's an arrogance to think that we are so important that there is some kind of plan for individual human beings. There is only cause and consequencem"
There's a lot of variables in your assumption that has holes in it.
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"Not even a little bit. It's an arrogance to think that we are so important that there is some kind of plan for individual human beings. There is only cause and consequencem
There's a lot of variables in your assumption that has holes in it.
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Happy to debate it if you want to elaborate |
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By *ustBoWoman 34 weeks ago
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I don't believe in things happening because it was just meant to be that way.
I think sometimes we get lucky in life and things happen like we meet people who we have a connection with. Is it luck,fath or just pure chance I don't know.
I don't believe in everyone having one true soul mate either. What about people who never find that? Does that mean they messed up somehow and don't deserve what others have found.
I believe life is just a journey with many twists and turns and different paths. The decisions you make will change your journey,I don't think our lives are almost predetermined by fate. I just think we do sometimes just take the right path at that time and things work out.
I know my own life definitely hasn't turned out the way I thought it would when I was younger. I always thought back then I would be married and have kids none of that happened but I don't regret that. The journey continues... |
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"Not even a little bit. It's an arrogance to think that we are so important that there is some kind of plan for individual human beings. There is only cause and consequencem"
You probably don't believe Mayo football curse is real either!! |
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I wonder do those who believe in fate also believe in the negative fated situations also. For example is someone who has experienced abuse meant to be abused? Is someone with depression supposed to have depression? Is living miserably part of some kind of plan? I can't believe that. |
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For me it's interesting when a series of unplanned events leads us to something or someone who impacts us deeply. That it almost feels like a switch has been turned on. Rare connections, inexplicable stuff... I'm all for it.
The burnt toast theory and butterfly effect certainly has made me wonder in the past about the what ifs or question if I'm happy with the decisions I've made.
I haven't had those kinda thoughts for a long time now..
Most will say its nonsense.
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By *astello OP Woman 34 weeks ago
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"I wonder do those who believe in fate also believe in the negative fated situations also. For example is someone who has experienced abuse meant to be abused? Is someone with depression supposed to have depression? Is living miserably part of some kind of plan? I can't believe that.
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Im sure you have stats to back up its all nonsense. From your higher horse of authority as usual.
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"I wonder do those who believe in fate also believe in the negative fated situations also. For example is someone who has experienced abuse meant to be abused? Is someone with depression supposed to have depression? Is living miserably part of some kind of plan? I can't believe that.
Im sure you have stats to back up its all nonsense. From your higher horse of authority as usual.
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Lolz. Thanks for seeing me as an authority anyway 
If you post a thread then you're going to get a range of opinions. That's kinda the whole point. |
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"I wonder do those who believe in fate also believe in the negative fated situations also. For example is someone who has experienced abuse meant to be abused? Is someone with depression supposed to have depression? Is living miserably part of some kind of plan? I can't believe that."
It's all about different world views really, if people aren't harming others there's no big deal...
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"I wonder do those who believe in fate also believe in the negative fated situations also. For example is someone who has experienced abuse meant to be abused? Is someone with depression supposed to have depression? Is living miserably part of some kind of plan? I can't believe that."
A lot of what you're saying comes down to a dichotomy discourse really. As in nature verses nurture, Medical Verses Biopsychosocial, etc etc It really depends on which side of the "argument" you fall on. It's some what paradoxical when you think about it. But overall, isn't it best to just live & let live. Perspective, opinion, life experiences etc all factor into your point of view & allow for far too many variables to conclude a defined answer. |
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"I wonder do those who believe in fate also believe in the negative fated situations also. For example is someone who has experienced abuse meant to be abused? Is someone with depression supposed to have depression? Is living miserably part of some kind of plan? I can't believe that.
A lot of what you're saying comes down to a dichotomy discourse really. As in nature verses nurture, Medical Verses Biopsychosocial, etc etc It really depends on which side of the "argument" you fall on. It's some what paradoxical when you think about it. But overall, isn't it best to just live & let live. Perspective, opinion, life experiences etc all factor into your point of view & allow for far too many variables to conclude a defined answer. "
I guess I felt OP was looking for a discussion about fate and if it's real, but maybe I misinterpreted that. I was attempting to be challenging rather than attacking and my apologies if I came across as the latter. Differing opinions are very very welcome. |
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"I wonder do those who believe in fate also believe in the negative fated situations also. For example is someone who has experienced abuse meant to be abused? Is someone with depression supposed to have depression? Is living miserably part of some kind of plan? I can't believe that.
A lot of what you're saying comes down to a dichotomy discourse really. As in nature verses nurture, Medical Verses Biopsychosocial, etc etc It really depends on which side of the "argument" you fall on. It's some what paradoxical when you think about it. But overall, isn't it best to just live & let live. Perspective, opinion, life experiences etc all factor into your point of view & allow for far too many variables to conclude a defined answer.
I guess I felt OP was looking for a discussion about fate and if it's real, but maybe I misinterpreted that. I was attempting to be challenging rather than attacking and my apologies if I came across as the latter. Differing opinions are very very welcome."
Nothing wrong with a bit of healthy debate. Didn't feel attacked |
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100% it happened to me and happened to be my mothers next door neighbour we both became single at the same time and one night randomly i seen her locked out of her house and gave her a hand then spent next 2 nights awake and talking openly and honestly felt amazing |
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100% it happened to me and happened to be my mothers next door neighbour we both became single at the same time and one night randomly i seen her locked out of her house and gave her a hand then spent next 2 nights awake and talking openly and honestly felt amazing "
You dawg, I love it |
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"I wonder do those who believe in fate also believe in the negative fated situations also. For example is someone who has experienced abuse meant to be abused? Is someone with depression supposed to have depression? Is living miserably part of some kind of plan? I can't believe that."
I'd very much share your views on this.
A nice idea that there is a greater plan at play for us all but I can't buy into that. Id be more about cause and effect and personal responsibility for our actions and their outcomes.
But it is a nice warm comforting thought and I wouldn't argue with anyone who held this believe, I'd probably envy them a bit. Kinda like religion for me, comforting if you believe but absolute nonsense if you don't.
Lovely that the OP has had a nice experience though |
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By *astello OP Woman 34 weeks ago
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"I wonder do those who believe in fate also believe in the negative fated situations also. For example is someone who has experienced abuse meant to be abused? Is someone with depression supposed to have depression? Is living miserably part of some kind of plan? I can't believe that.
A lot of what you're saying comes down to a dichotomy discourse really. As in nature verses nurture, Medical Verses Biopsychosocial, etc etc It really depends on which side of the "argument" you fall on. It's some what paradoxical when you think about it. But overall, isn't it best to just live & let live. Perspective, opinion, life experiences etc all factor into your point of view & allow for far too many variables to conclude a defined answer.
I guess I felt OP was looking for a discussion about fate and if it's real, but maybe I misinterpreted that. I was attempting to be challenging rather than attacking and my apologies if I came across as the latter. Differing opinions are very very welcome."
I guess the topic could be looked at through very many viewpoints. Not necessarily the one that l gave my thoughts. No issue on diversity of opinion but allowing dialogue to happen helps. |
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