Do you believe in fate/destiny?
Some days, I swear I’m the CEO of my life
I plan, I hustle, I re-plan,
and then Destiny just walks in like,
“Cute. Anyway…”
and presses backspace on everything.
.
I try hard,
I pray harder,
I even Google
“why am I not getting what I want despite trying so much”
like some desperate midnight researcher
but the results?
What I wanted: Nope.
What I did not ask for:
Here, take it. Urgent delivery.
(Sincerely,
The Universe,
with terrible timing.)
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Sometimes I feel Fate is that silent old man
sitting in the corner
calm, harmless
until the moment I make a decision.
Then suddenly he whispers,
“Let’s add a twist.”
.
And then there are those uninvited out-of-nowhere moments
the ones I never called, never manifested,
but they show up anyway like,
“Hi, I’m here to confuse your life,
derail your plans,
and maybe… accidentally make sense?”
If that’s not destiny,
then what is?
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Because honestly
Some things just slip out of our hands,
no matter how tight we hold.
And I keep trying to control everything,
like a responsible adult-in-the-wrong-movie,
while the Universe upgrades
its drama budget every month.
.
So yes,
I believe in Fate
but not the glittery, magical kind.
More like the kind where Destiny looks at my effort and says:
“Effort: 10/10.
Result: Lol, no.”
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And me?
I get up again,
add some sarcasm,
fix my eyeliner,
and try once more.
Because maybe Fate is secretly wondering,
“When will this girl give up?”
.
And I’m like
Never.
You’re a twist.
I’m a twist.
Let’s see who wins.😁
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—Rajeshwari 🧿💕
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Beautifully written !
Thank you so much, Aparna 💛
I missed you so much… I even messaged to check how you were. When I didn’t hear back, I was a little concerned.🤍✨
But seeing you write again makes me truly happy. It feels like everything is okay now and that’s enough for me.🤍✨Take care of yourself🤗
Putting in all the efforts matter,
Even if we don’t see the results soon…!
And in a sense the twists that fate puts us in,
We have to unravel ourselves to stand back up yet again and walk on the same path,
Un-afraid yet again…!
😇🤍
So deeply expressed. Perhaps the real victory lies not in quick results, but in choosing to stand up again unafraid, every single time.🙏🏻🤍✨
This is brilliantly written—witty, relatable, and quietly profound all at once. I love how you personify Destiny as that mischievous editor of our plans; it makes the reflection both humorous and deeply human. The rhythm flows so naturally that each line feels like a thought we’ve all had but never quite captured in words. Insightful, entertaining, and strikingly honest—this piece truly resonates.
I’m deeply grateful for your beautiful and encouraging comment. The way you described it was so generous and kind it truly warmed my heart. Thank you for reading it with such care.” 💛✨
You’re most welcome. Your heartfelt note truly means a lot, and I’m so glad my words could bring a little warmth to your day. It was a pleasure to read your piece—it carries such sincerity and gentle feeling that responding kindly felt only natural.
Please keep sharing your thoughts and creations; they have a quiet beauty that stays with the reader. Thank you again for your gracious message. 💛
Thank you so much. It means a lot to me 🤍✨
Rajeshwari ji,🙏
This is wit wrapped around existential exhaustion and it lands beautifully.
You’ve captured that modern spiritual paradox so precisely: we journal, we manifest, we hustle, we pray… and then Life casually hits undo. The humor isn’t decorative here it’s survival. That sarcasm? It’s resilience wearing eyeliner.
What makes this piece stand out is the tone. You’re not melodramatic. You’re not mystical in a naïve way. You’re self-aware enough to laugh at the absurdity of control yet stubborn enough to keep trying. That tension is powerful.
The “CEO of my life” vs. “Destiny pressing backspace” metaphor is sharp and contemporary. And the silent old man adding a twist? Brilliant. It turns fate from a grand cosmic concept into a mischievous editor of your script.
But the strongest line isn’t about destiny.
It’s this energy:
“Never.
You’re a twist.
I’m a twist.
Let’s see who wins.”
That’s not surrender.
That’s partnership with chaos.
You don’t romanticize fate you spar with it. And that spirit half defiance, half acceptance is what makes this piece feel alive.
If destiny exists, it probably enjoys writers like you.
Thank you Vijay ji for such a generous reading of the piece. 🙏 I’m touched by the way you saw the layers in it. Sometimes a reader’s understanding adds more depth than the writer intended and that’s a beautiful exchange. Grateful for your words. 🤍✨
A beautifully crafted poem filled with wit and resolve. It echoes the spirit of Karmanyevadhikaraste… reminding us of our duty to act. Moreover, there is a distinction between luck and destiny (भाग्य और प्रारब्ध). Truly well expressed!
Thank you so much🙏 It truly means a lot that the message touched you.🤍✨
This is beautifully honest and packed with such wit! That “Effort: 10/10. Result: Lol, no” line hits way too close to home. Love the energy of meeting Fate’s twists with eyeliner-fixed defiance. You’re not just surviving the plot twists—you’re becoming the main character the universe didn’t see coming. ✨
Thank you, Srikanth ji!
Life throws plot twists and I just fix my eyeliner and keep going. ✨
Glowing through the chaos has become my signature move. 💛✨
—Rajeshwari 🤍