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God planned everything for us?

736 views. 2010-10-16 19:59 |

Sometimes, I cannot help but wonder if god planned everything for from birth to death. Many things seems to be chosen for us and we have no say in this. Let's take a few examples. We cannot choose our geneder (male or female), we cannot choose our mother, father, brothers and sisters. We cannot choose the place where we are born and spend our life. We could be born in the Mongolian plains, in the scenic towns of Switzerland or the hectic life of New York. We are born into a rich or poor family is not for us to choose. How tall we are or how we look is pre-determined. Our heath condition has it's foundation from birth. All these things can affect the quality of our life, happiness and well being. With so many things pre-determined and outside of our control, we sometimes wonder how can we say life is fair.

However, some people do argue that a super rich businessman in the USA is not necessarily happier than an ordinary farmer in Central Africa or a hilltribe. Everyone of us is sent to this world to play a role and we have to do it good. We should learn to be happy with what we have because the more we have. It is said that you only have true friends when you are poor or helpless. You can only see the real world, real people and real life when you have a simple and ordiary life.

What is your deepest fear? Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We are afraid that others are doing better than or richer than us and it is this kind of thinking that is making our life unhappy or miserable. Everyone has something which others don't have.
 

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Reply sucki 2010-10-17 10:51
“We should learn to be happy with what we have because the more we have. It is said that you only have true friends when you are poor or helpless. You can only see the real world, real people and real life when you have a simple and ordiary life.”
we have to treasure what we got today.
and i really admire ur writing ability, be happy~
Reply Una1997 2010-10-17 22:18
An article that full of life philosophy. As you say, god has decided so many things for us. But we still have many things that we can fight for. If we can clearly know what we have, what we don't have, what we should have, and what we shouldn't have. Clearly know which is my goal and do not pay much attention to others life. We may decrease some frustration. And more relax life will make us happier.

One more thing, I didn't understand one sentence grammer, could you please explain it for me?
" it is this kind of thinking that us making our life unhappy or miserable." What does "us" meaning in this sentence, what's the grammer? Thank you.
Reply huicong 2010-10-18 09:00
God just planed our birth ,and we planed our future .You don't need the courage from the god ,you need the real courage from youself in fact .
Reply sunnyv 2010-10-18 14:57
Una1997: An article that full of life philosophy. As you say, god has decided so many things for us. But we still have many things that we can fight for. If we
Right. We should not compare ourselves with others and if we do, then  our misery never ends because there is always somebody ahead of you. Be content is the best.

Oh you do have a sharp eye. The word "us" should be "is". I have amended it and thanks for the alert.
Reply sunnyv 2010-10-18 14:58
huicong: God just planed our birth ,and we planed our future .You don't need the courage from the god ,you need the real courage from youself in fact .
Agree. You are what you believe you are. Courage and ambition is the foundation of most ventures.
Reply Una1997 2010-10-18 18:27
sunnyv: Right. We should not compare ourselves with others and if we do, then  our misery never ends because there is always somebody ahead of you. Be content
I read your blog sentence by sentence, and I can't understand it if it is "us".  

I really like this artical.
Reply Kingzou 2010-10-19 15:32
DO like and interested in the artical , it is a feast of my eyes, thanks !
Reply sunnyv 2010-10-19 20:28
Kingzou: DO like and interested in the artical , it is a feast of my eyes, thanks !
Great and thanks. Keep us informed how your new job is going.
Reply Kingzou 2010-10-19 21:36
as to my work, I like it very much,half year went by,i learn it just so-so ,i think same important experience should be learn in the fty,so i plan to go to the fty in the following year to learn it from A to Z.and i will come back find a firm to going on the branch work , i think, maybe that much more better for me ,do you agree with you?  
By the way , have you hear of the firm which name is Tradeventure or TV in HK .The firm just i work there.
Reply sunnyv 2010-10-20 21:20
Oh yes I know your company Tradeventure and I have seen their offices at Lippo Center HK. Quite a progressive company. Regarding your intent to gain experience at the factory, I personally believe you don't need to have manufacturing experience. You are on the trading side to you should concentrate on your skill on trading procedures and management. However, I am not familiar with your setup so you can do what is most suitable.
Reply rich 2010-10-24 15:23
you're a great thinker. your article is so enlightening! Yes we tend to become so material-minded that we are kind of losing our way in the journey of life.
Reply sunnyv 2010-10-24 21:47
rich: you're a great thinker. your article is so enlightening! Yes we tend to become so material-minded that we are kind of losing our way in the journey of
We all need to slow down and take a second look at our life.
Reply warmjaney 2010-10-30 15:08
Something seem to be planned from birth to death. Maybe it's called fate. One friend told me that fate comes first, then geomancy, next show mercy, following reading. As per the desire, to some extent it's out of imagination.
Change what we could change, accept what we could accept; I have no idea how to express it fluently and professionally. With fast developing of world and technology, the mind is also changed.
A good friend in need is a good friend indeed. It's absolutely reasonable.
My personal opinion is inclined to Zhuangzi; Fighting, the following is in accordance with nature. Whatever will be, will be.
Reply sunnyv 2010-10-30 16:26
warmjaney: Something seem to be planned from birth to death. Maybe it's called fate. One friend told me that fate comes first, then geomancy, next show mercy, fo
Right. Since we cannot control fate and destiny, the best we can do is let nature take it's course. Whatever will be, will be.
Reply Daisy123 2010-12-31 14:45
Sometimes I believe fate feeling helpless.Cause the boring things in front of me really so hard to come across and at that time,time stopped running.It can be called a spirit torment.
But I still believe that what life would be depends on yourself.Humanbeings can change their fate as long as they hold a possitive attitude to life.
Reply sunnyv 2010-12-31 17:04
Daisy123: Sometimes I believe fate feeling helpless.Cause the boring things in front of me really so hard to come across and at that time,time stopped running.I
Many people are in the same situation as you so do not despair. Just try your best to change and and improve. Give yourself credit if your life improves and if things are not working the way you want, have patience. Good things come your way when you least expect it.
Reply venus 2011-2-18 15:03
Like reading your blogs. U are a admirable thinker and reading ur article is really enjoyable. I think that God had planed most part of our life. Our ability of action is limited. Though limited, a little change originated from our own effort make us happy. That's enough~
Reply sunnyv 2011-2-18 17:22
Thanks for your endorsement of my blogs. Indeed, most of the things in our life seems pre-determined and we can make an effort to change whatever we can to make our lives tolerable.
Reply shirleyytt2010 2012-2-23 16:30
We can not choose our parents. If yes, all of us want to choose to be born in a weathly family, we can buy whatever in needs. If we are born in poor family background, we need to work hard to support our family and relieve the burden of our parents.
Reply sunnyv 2012-2-24 10:51
Yeah. I believe it is horrible to be born into a rich family. There are no challenges, no incentives to work, no independence and lack of survival skills. I am glad I am born into an ordinary family allowing me to experience all the hardships and pitfalls. You won't know the taste of sweet unless you have tasted bitter.

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