Dear Readers,
For long, I have tried to argue that your success in life solely depends on your hard work, with of course, prayers thrown in. One of my bosses is a firm believer in destiny as are some other friends. I have fought with them, many a time on this issue.
However, lately, I do feel that some things are destined. You cannot do what you want to do. You have to tread on other paths. At this point in life, it is better, to smile and walk on the new path. Who knows, you may like it. Guess, I have begun to believe a wee bit in destiny now.
One of my favourite books, down the years, has been "Through the Looking Glass" by Lewis Carroll.
Do you remember the dialog between the Cheshire Cat and Alice?
Alice: Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?
Cheshire Cat: That depends a good deal on where you want to get to
Alice: I don't much care where.
Cheshire Cat: Then it doesn't much matter which way you go.
Alice: …so long as I get somewhere.
Cheshire Cat: Oh, you're sure to do that, if only you walk long enough.
Is the Cheshire Cat trying to say that the destination which Alice wanted to reach was predetermined? It was in her destiny and she would reach it, no matter what?
Someset Maugham, another favourite author of mine, talks of pretty much the same thing in his book: Of human bondage.
Meanwhile the photograph of this beautiful path was taken in Lalbaugh Gardens, Bangalore during spring (maybe February). I miss Lalbaugh Gardens and haven't managed to photograph my favourite spots in Mumbai, as yet. I will some day, hopefully soon.
Warm regards,
Lubna
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