General Discussion

... not a good REASON in some grand scheme for the better.

In this context, "reason" and "serendipity" are merely our way to make sense of things and find reassurance in a reactive universe over which we have very little control.

What we can control are the decisions we make in charting our course through this perilous world of ours.

When we repeatedly get knocked down, despair can overtake us. Some people find strength in religious faith, and God bless'em if that helps them find peace and reassurance.

But that can require believing that everything happens for a reason. Personally, I reject that as a matter of logic, and want no part of such a cruel God.

We have to find strength not only within ourselves, but also within a community of like-minded people. What little control we do have is greatly enhanced by working together for a better future. Acts of kindness can cause ripples in the fabric of our universe, just as hatred and violence can.

Every day we make decisions, small or large. Free will, to a large extent, determines fate. We have to embrace what is necessary for our own mental and physical health, and work together with others to carry that forward on a larger scale.