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DETERMINATION

There is no chance, no destiny, no fate that can circumvent or hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.

Gifts count for nothing; will alone is great; all things give way before it, soon or late.

What obstacle can stay the mighty force of the sea-seeking river in its course, or cause the ascending orb of day to wait?

Each well-born soul must win what it deserves. Let the fool prate of luck.

The fortunate is he whose earnest purpose never swerves, whose slightest actions, or inaction serves the one great aim.

...Why, even Death stands still and waits an hour sometimes for such a will.

I just had to include this poem in here.

Everytime I read it, it just puffs my chest and makes me want to roar. Time and time again, whenever things are down, I read this poem and find myself inspired by it.

'Struggler'...A fitting label, no? For someone that consistently fights what is fated to be.

It's a little difficult to maintain this mentality, particulary in a chinese environment where people always say such things like:

"If its meant to be..."

"Leave it to fate..."

"Some things you can't control. It's all about timing."

Is it now? Such sheep, I scorn them. Yes, scorn them I do. Little do they realise that every choice we make, every step we take, every course we decide upon...these are not fated. God does not decide these things.

After all, did he not give us free will?

I realise that such thinking (which many label as arrogance), has often cast me aside from the mainsteam crowd. It is a lonely path, I will grant you this.

But one thing I will live with in my life in satisfaction.

I chose the road less traveled...