I agree with a lot of this Craig, and I think life feels worse when you expect it to be good, rather than accepting that it's mostly hard with some shining jewels cast throughout. But those jewels are worth so much, and while I agree that there's no destiny or fate, I do think that we can still make good things happen when we try and strive and do our best whenever possible. That's not fate, it's achievement.
And yes ... you can only be you, and others can only be themselves, and any attempts to change someone will always end in tears! Very thought-provoking! :-) x
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