Chance/[Higher Power’s will?] has the final say; some things are more likely than others with the addition of effort, but nothing can 100% prevent a stray bullet, an accident, or guarantee wild success.
It’s actually freeing to recognize this lack of control, as it allows me to focus on making the best product I can simply for its own sake. The rest is up to something Greater.
Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha 
On the other side of the pond… I agree but I use different words to say the same thing.
Here goes…
I am the dispassionate instrument of consciousness. The fruits come from my persistent toil in partnership with my
Co creator’s divine drive-
Consciousness ( or God by
Another name!)
The consciousness drives me to provide the means in which it can be
Voiced. Like right now
Rather than just gush at
Your
Great words it’s encouraging
Me to banter and make you nod
Your head.
😉
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And nod I will! I’m incredibly grateful that God by all names has created the multitude of viewpoints with which to fully appreciate and iterate the deeper truths. 🙂
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Gratitude who can beat that… I surrender!!😅😄😄
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🙂
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