[white rice]

Here's a pragmatic interpretation...

Fate is the prey to be hunted. I believe things are half destiny and half self-motivation. Some people would consider destiny and self determination as black and white, either you have it or you don't, but I believe that there are so many people in this world who think alike and aspire to be the same damn thing that if you don't claim your destiny, another person will. And who you are is largely determined by factors you can't control, like who your parents are, their socioeconomic status, and even your physical well being are determined by the environment. Nature vs Nurture, fate vs. self determination... all things a person can't definitely prove.

There are so many events in a person's life that defining moments are usually determined in hindsight or built up through risks and expectations. An optimist will usually lead a longer and happier life than a perssimist; recent studies have proven this practical fact.

So, does everything happen for a reason? Only if you want it to.