Destiny’s children?

Destiny versus free will  is a debate that has gone on for centuries…and still no answer. I believe that there is really no black-and-white answer here, only personal conviction, personal beliefs.  I’d like to think of  it as whatever we choose and decide to do as a result of these beliefs and convictions, we would  eventually be led to our destiny.

Destiny

(author and source unknown)

During a momentous battle, a Japanese general decided to attack even though his army was greatly outnumbered. He was confident they would win, but his men were filled with doubt.

 On the way to the battle, they stopped at a religious shrine. After praying with the men, the general took out a coin and said, "I shall now toss this coin. If it is heads, we shall win. If it is tails we shall lose."

"Destiny will now reveal itself."

He threw the coin into the air and all watched intently as it landed. It was heads. The soldiers were so overjoyed and filled with confidence that they vigorously attacked the enemy and were victorious.

After the battle. a lieutenant remarked to the general, "No one can change destiny."

"Quite right," the general replied as he showed the lieutenant the coin, which had heads on both sides.

But then, I am bugged by a question: Can destiny be changed? Another point to ponder on as April comes to an end…