My Reflections Within

We often say, “It was destined to happen” when something remarkable or unexpected occurs, specially the events that defy logical explanation or fairness. This perception offers comfort and closure, especially during tragedy. We find solace in believing that it is part of a higher power’s plan. Destiny is not same for everyone. We will not be wrong if we say that it works on a sliding scale – intervening sometimes and stepping back sometimes! Giving opportunities to all to make their choices, good or bad. We hear and notice this phenomenon almost every day, everywhere. At times just hiding in plain sight. There are numerous examples that are worth quoting from different countries, cities, neighbourhood, even our own families. However, without encroaching on their privacy, consider some of the examples where destiny shows up in full force –The abandoned child somewhere in Mumbai left to die, found exactly by the right people willing to love and nurture. Here love unlocked the...