Fatalism

Although there is a vast difference between Fate and Faith, I can understand how 'fatalism' enters the psychic of us mortals. But If any of the animal species were asked if they believed in 'Fatalism', I am convinced that they would unequivocally say, "No, of course not". They would go on to say that although instinct makes up a great part of the animal species, they do not take kindly to the idea that they are 'NOT' responsible for their own meals and certainly their security. Although the development of fatalism is said to have been found in ancient Greek and Roman mythology, I rather believe that it remained a myth among the leadership. How could they become so great by believing that their destiny was a 'binding decree'? No, I think that they made a willful choice to be great. I suspect that after a few minutes in the ring with George Foreman, Mahamad Ali's body felt like 'passive acceptance' was the only exit strategy for him. But at some point, the power of choice and will came into play, and the 'Rope-A-Dope' idea was conceived. Hope was born and endurance came alive. Were Ali a fatalist, defeat was certain and, in that fight, hopelessness would have been his only crown. Hope finds a way. Faith makes the difference. 081722PSCtest, This or That, Vol. 13, Eedward Ebeh