Do you believe is destiny? People who come into your life for a reason

So like 8 months ago I went in for an interview at this company. As soon as I met my interviewer I recognized him from somewhere but wasn't sure where. The job was put on hold but he recommended me for another job in the company. A few days later I saw this guy on a dating app. Obviously I didn't speak to him but showed my friend and she told me she had been on one date with him.

I start working at this company. I see him rarely cause he sits on a different floor and I don't report to him. I sense come sexual chemistry everytime we talk though.

Then six months I've been at the company I'm out with friends and my friend asks if I want to go to her bf's, friends party. I said sure. I rock up and it's the guy from works party. He then told me later in the night that we spoke on the dating app before he interviewed me. Which I hadn't realized. I'm constantly deleting and re downloading dating apps so I have no idea what we spoke abort on there.

Also I live in a city so it's very strange, coincidence or more?

Yeah I know what you mean. I just thought it was strange. I was with 8 girls before the party and I was the only one who decided to go with my friend then it ended up being the guy from work. Who helped me get my job based on my interview.

Yes I do

I just thought it was strange that he has showed up in my life in three different ways.

Posted by Dolluxxe
Yes I do

Has anything ever happened to make you believe this or just in the grand scheme of things?

No such thing as coincidence

I feel like it's all connected, every time. You may not know right away why he came into your life, but I don't think its a coincidence at all.

I do. People come into your life for a reason, whether good or bad.

Posted by Viper7717
I do. People come into your life for a reason, whether good or bad.

Yes, some people you learn from, some people are there to guide and help you.

I once went to eat out years ago and the server was kind of an ass. I ended up working there years later and he was still an ass. But ONLY to me. I knew when I started working there that I knew him some where. Then I started to remember things. I think I went to school with him years ago as well. He’s just this fimiliar face

I always see him randomly now

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Posted by Viper7717
I do. People come into your life for a reason, whether good or bad.

Yes, some people you learn from, some people are there to guide and help you.

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Also, there's an unbreakable connection with certain people even if you havent known them that long. Hard to explain but you just "know" in your gut

The thing about the existence of destiny if one could prove it, that i find interesting is, it imo eliminates the theory of new universes being created at each new choice a person makes, which would get wildly out of hand pretty soon with 7 billion ppl making choices every few seconds.

But if there's destiny, there's just that single path, no need for this counterintuitive sounding theory. Although, that brings new problems, namely, choices and freedom of making them.

One could also say, astrology corroborates destiny in some way. If by some chance you happen to be born under unlucky stars, you are destined to be a loser(exaggerating for easier understanding here). In some way, destiny and astrology might even be viewed as different sides of a single coin.

#edit: sry for the offtopic and being generally unhelpful with your issue 😄

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Posted by Viper7717
I do. People come into your life for a reason, whether good or bad.

Yes, some people you learn from, some people are there to guide and help you.

Also, there's an unbreakable connection with certain people even if you havent known them that long. Hard to explain but you just "know" in your gut

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With him I feel nervous around him which doesn't usually happen to me but i think it's just cause I'm somewhat attracted to him even though he's not really my type

Posted by Mr_Pinchy
The thing about the existence of destiny if one could prove it, that i find interesting is, it imo eliminates the theory of new universes being created at each new choice a person makes, which would get wildly out of hand pretty soon with 7 billion ppl making choices every few seconds.

But if there's destiny, there's just that single path, no need for this counterintuitive sounding theory. Although, that brings new problems, namely, choices and freedom of making them.

One could also say, astrology corroborates destiny in some way. If by some chance you happen to be born under unlucky stars, you are destined to be a loser(exaggerating for easier understanding here). In some way, destiny and astrology might even be viewed as different sides of a single coin.

I think I believe in choice and destiny but I think your choices ultimately would lead to your destiny no meter your choice like eventually you'll get there. Might just take a little longer

Are you attracted to him? Go on a date, whats the big deal?

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Posted by Mr_Pinchy
The thing about the existence of destiny if one could prove it, that i find interesting is, it imo eliminates the theory of new universes being created at each new choice a person makes, which would get wildly out of hand pretty soon with 7 billion ppl making choices every few seconds.

But if there's destiny, there's just that single path, no need for this counterintuitive sounding theory. Although, that brings new problems, namely, choices and freedom of making them.

One could also say, astrology corroborates destiny in some way. If by some chance you happen to be born under unlucky stars, you are destined to be a loser(exaggerating for easier understanding here). In some way, destiny and astrology might even be viewed as different sides of a single coin.

I think I believe in choice and destiny but I think your choices ultimately would lead to your destiny no meter your choice like eventually you'll get there. Might just take a little longer

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Imho if all your choices lead to the same outcome eventually, at what point it ceases to function as a choice and becomes essentially just a detour?

I mean, it's just an illusion of choice as you don't really have an option to affect the final outcome if it's predetermined.

Posted by saggurl88
Are you attracted to him? Go on a date, whats the big deal?

I am somewhat attracted or more curious maybe but I wouldn't instigate going on a date because of the fact we work together

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Posted by saggurl88
Are you attracted to him? Go on a date, whats the big deal?

I am somewhat attracted or more curious maybe but I wouldn't instigate going on a date because of the fact we work together

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It's a different floor and dept. It will be fine lol

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Are you attracted to him? Go on a date, whats the big deal?

I am somewhat attracted or more curious maybe but I wouldn't instigate going on a date because of the fact we work together

It's a different floor and dept. It will be fine lol

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LOL I would if he initiated it but I also feel like that would look a bit suss if we did date cause he recommended me for my job...

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Posted by Queenaries2
I once went to eat out years ago and the server was kind of an ass. I ended up working there years later and he was still an ass. But ONLY to me. I knew when I started working there that I knew him some where. Then I started to remember things. I think I went to school with him years ago as well. He’s just this fimiliar face

I always see him randomly now

what's his sun?

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A Pisces lol

Absolutely.

I met this fabulous Taurus man.

I walked into this class and this handsome tall dark man was teaching the class.

He ended having such an influence on my life.

As friends, we have this creative chemistry that just increases.

He is a mentor and a friend.

Truly blessed.

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I once went to eat out years ago and the server was kind of an ass. I ended up working there years later and he was still an ass. But ONLY to me. I knew when I started working there that I knew him some where. Then I started to remember things. I think I went to school with him years ago as well. He’s just this fimiliar face

I always see him randomly now

what's his sun?

A Pisces lol

/dead

lmao

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I added him on Facebook and he liked some of my photos

I was confused

My friend at work met his baby momma at a gas station. Coincidently, they were both picking up papers to roll joints with, and the sparks flew not only from their lighters.

Remembering that little tale, I asked him if that gas station was the regular one he goes to, or just one he went to on a whim. He admitted to the latter. So I told him that if he had went to his regular gas station, he never would have met his girlfriend. Maybe.

This is a random event that led to today's outcome. Would they still have met and got together otherwise? Possibly, and that is what is known as fate or destiny.

That said, you either believe in it or you don't. There is nothing to prove that it does or doesn't exist. Nobody has a visible timeline that maps out their destiny, so we can never say with certainty that events happen because they were destined to, or will happen because they are destined to.

Personally, I frown at the whole idea of destiny/fate because it entails some choices I make in life make no difference. That actually instills a very uncomfortable feeling of no control rather than some fantasy that someone is meant for me.

Posted by RooSagicorn
Yes i believe people come into our lives for a reason. Usually you don’t know why until they are gone lol.

and sometimes I wonder why they stayed so long in my life lol so I guess I was slow and didn't 'get' the lesson lol JK

Posted by Crabra
My friend at work met his baby momma at a gas station. Coincidently, they were both picking up papers to roll joints with, and the sparks flew not only from their lighters.

Remembering that little tale, I asked him if that gas station was the regular one he goes to, or just one he went to on a whim. He admitted to the latter. So I told him that if he had went to his regular gas station, he never would have met his girlfriend. Maybe.

This is a random event that led to today's outcome. Would they still have met and got together otherwise? Possibly, and that is what is known as fate or destiny.

That said, you either believe in it or you don't. There is nothing to prove that it does or doesn't exist. Nobody has a visible timeline that maps out their destiny, so we can never say with certainty that events happen because they were destined to, or will happen because they are destined to.

Personally, I frown at the whole idea of destiny/fate because it entails some choices I make in life make no difference. That actually instills a very uncomfortable feeling of no control rather than some fantasy that someone is meant for me.

I can see what you are saying and of course I believe that we always have to make those choices as they are a necessary part of everyday life - but just sometimes as well - people cross paths and there is instant chemistry and whether or not they act on it, those feelings at that moment can't be denied. Calling it what you will normally comes as a result of moving forward with that instant attraction - what becomes special is "how we met" because it may have just been out of the blue / the normal routine.

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Posted by RooSagicorn
Yes i believe people come into our lives for a reason. Usually you don’t know why until they are gone lol.

and sometimes I wonder why they stayed so long in my life lol so I guess I was slow and didn't 'get' the lesson lol JK

Ha! Damn rose-colored glasses for me!!

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lol IKR - sometimes I would have preferred shorter, less painful lessons versus the long -drawn out blah blah blah ...

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Posted by RooSagicorn
Yes i believe people come into our lives for a reason. Usually you don’t know why until they are gone lol.

and sometimes I wonder why they stayed so long in my life lol so I guess I was slow and didn't 'get' the lesson lol JK

Ha! Damn rose-colored glasses for me!!

lol IKR - sometimes I would have preferred shorter, less painful lessons versus the long -drawn out blah blah blah ...

Me too, like the latest one!

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I know - all of them for me lol - yeah, those darn rose colored glasses ...

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Posted by Crabra
My friend at work met his baby momma at a gas station. Coincidently, they were both picking up papers to roll joints with, and the sparks flew not only from their lighters.

Remembering that little tale, I asked him if that gas station was the regular one he goes to, or just one he went to on a whim. He admitted to the latter. So I told him that if he had went to his regular gas station, he never would have met his girlfriend. Maybe.

This is a random event that led to today's outcome. Would they still have met and got together otherwise? Possibly, and that is what is known as fate or destiny.

That said, you either believe in it or you don't. There is nothing to prove that it does or doesn't exist. Nobody has a visible timeline that maps out their destiny, so we can never say with certainty that events happen because they were destined to, or will happen because they are destined to.

Personally, I frown at the whole idea of destiny/fate because it entails some choices I make in life make no difference. That actually instills a very uncomfortable feeling of no control rather than some fantasy that someone is meant for me.

I can see what you are saying and of course I believe that we always have to make those choices as they are a necessary part of everyday life - but just sometimes as well - people cross paths and there is instant chemistry and whether or not they act on it, those feelings at that moment can't be denied. Calling it what you will normally comes as a result of moving forward with that instant attraction - what becomes special is "how we met" because it may have just been out of the blue / the normal routine.

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In the realm of science, I believe I read an article about using a person's DNA to kind of map out how this particular child will proceed through life. Certain coding being able to predict if this person will pursue academics, art, music, sports, or not even make it through high school. Even making educated guesses as to when this person will become a parent, and whether or not they get married, become an addict, all sorts of things, including cause of death. Genetics are quite powerful, and I believe a certain kind of fate can be determined using a person's DNA.

Now, I also think that in the realm of astrology, a similar approach can be used studying a person's chart. In a world where either or both are used to manifest and individuals roadmap in life, choice would still alter it. Someone meant to be Beethoven reborn can totally say, "Screw you. I'm taking up figure skating!"

It's also edgy, because what if this roadmap shows a possible murderer, rapist, molester, or other menace to society? Can we deny them their rights? What if we don't, and they turn out to be as predicted?

Reminds me of the movie Minority Report, just far more plausible.

Yeah, I think the realm of fate is best kept locked in Pandora's box.

I kind of believe that people come to your life for a reason? Destiny probably yes... but then the choices you make affects the ultimate path.

Be it good or bad, it's not like if you do date him, he automatically will be the ONE. Maybe he is just there to be your support pillar rather than a relationship material? Or open your world in another light?

Get to know him as friends first and observe his behavior rather than think all fluff about destiny stuff. Maybe you're just slightly infatuated at this moment.

Yes. I believe every encounter you face in life is a test, and how you react is being judged. If you fail you die, and are thrown back into life with an even harder trial.