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Once upon a time, there

was a general who was

leading his army into

battle against an enemy ten times the size

of his own.

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Along the way to the battle field, the troops stopped by a small temple to pray for victory.

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The general held up a coin and told his troops:

I am going to implore the gods to help us crush our enemy.

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If this coin lands with the heads on top, we’ll win. If it’s

tails, we’ll lose. Our fate is in the hands of the

gods. Let’s pray wholeheartedly.

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After a short prayer, the general tossed the coin.

It landed with the heads on top.

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The troops were overjoyed and went into the battle with high spirit.

Just as predicted, the smaller army won the battle.

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The soldiers were exalted. One soldier remarked, “It’s good to have the gods on our side! No one can change what the gods have

determined!”

Another shouted, “Our destiny is predetermined by the gods!”

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“Really? Fate? Destiny?” the general laughed.The general showed his soldiers the coin –The general showed his soldiers the coin –

BOTH SIDES OF IT WERE HEADS!BOTH SIDES OF IT WERE HEADS!

General

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End of Story

May The World Be Free From WarsWhich Bring Untold Suffering To Many.

With Metta,Bro. Oh Teik Bin

For Reflections Click On

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One’s destiny is not fixed or decided by the gods or ‘Fate’.

One’s destiny lies within one’s own hands.

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The Law of Cause and Effect reigns supreme – the present is conditioned to a

good extent by the past.

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The future is uncertain and not fixed – causes and conditions from the past and present

do influence the future. What we do NOW is of utmost importance.

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The outcome of a deed or action depends on various factors and conditions… one of the most important being one’s state of mind/attitude …

concentration, mindfulness, confidence and other positive qualities of the mind.

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‘‘IF WE THINK WE CAN, WE CAN’IF WE THINK WE CAN, WE CAN’

is certainly a good attitudeis certainly a good attitude to cultivate. to cultivate.

The End