Of Destiny, and Fate

I've always believed in the concept of destiny -- that two people are fated for each other who will meet and connect within their lifetime. That's why I connected deeply emotionally to the central theme of Yasmin Ahmad's film Sepet, which stresses on destiny. The guy, since laying eyes on the girl, felt a certain connection that convinced him that she was his "yin fen" -- meaning, his destiny.

That's why I never rush love -- those who do never last long anyway. I don't believe in playboy guys who go for good-looking girls who fall for sweet-nothing words. I believe, if there is love, it will happen in its own time and in its own way.

Not to be rushed, or forced, or coerced and imposed.

My friends ask me how come I don't as yet have a girlfriend, at 21. I don't have an answer, except to say that love, if fated, happens in its own time.

Somehow I believe, that when the time comes, we both will feel a certain connection that tells us this is true. Nature acts in strange ways, defying universal laws of Physics. This is Chemistry. And there are no two ways about it. Either you have it, or you don't.

And now I'm reminded of Da Vinci Code the movie, where Tom and Tautou absolutely share no chemistry. My knowledge of Chemistry is meagre, but what I do know is -- without the right substances under the right conditions, there would be no reaction whatsoever. On the other hand, given the right substances and conditions, efferversence (how to spell this word? -- effervescence, thanks Zhen Rong) will happen and who knows what else.

The hopeless dreamer that I am, I could only keep hopelessly dreaming. Who's to say under what conditions and at time, t = how many seconds, will I finally find a reason to love?

Ah, but what do I know of all this Chemistry... I'm more of a physicist.

"who are you, my song-giver
whisp'ring words straight to my head
come to me, my dream maker
my destiny... my fate"
- Song Giver, my song