Kismet

Kismet is a word meaning fate or destiny, a predetermined course of events.

Kismet is such a lovely word, first of all. It seems so much more romantic than fate or destiny. And let's be honest...I'm a sucker for romance.

Do you believe in kismet, in fate, in destiny? That we all have a path we are destined to be on? People we are supposed to meet because of fate? That the universe is pre-decided?

I don't know if I fully believe in fate and destiny. I think that the idea behind it is pretty beautiful, that there is this set path in life that is already pre-determined. At the same time, I like to think that I maintain some sense of control over my life and where it goes.

I like making decisions and setting my own path and course. Sometimes I do wish that I had a pre-determined path in life to follow, but then I would miss out on all of my crazy adventures. 

Do I think that it's kismet that I took a lot of chances over the past few years? I don't know. That seems pretty unlikely. I had been thinking about doing new things and making changes for awhile, it just took me a bit to get to that point.

I really like the idea of romantic kismet. I like the idea that out there somewhere, there's a perfect soulmate for everyone. That somehow, along the line, fate will bring you to your one true love. Maybe it's the fairytale lover in me, the romantic in me, but you have to admit that it sounds appealing. 

I often wonder when fate or destiny will step in, or if it will. What is my destiny? What is my fate? 

I like to think I have some say in what it is...don't you?