Much like The Police’s Synchronicity album which contained multiple tracks of the album title as songs, this will most likely just be the first of my contemplations on serendipity. I start with a reference that I believe both captures the concept of serendipity and also provides additional insight into me. The image above is from the movie Serendipity starring Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack. The primary theme behind the plot is that experiences of seemingly happenstance could in fact be road signs pointing to our true destiny. The problem is that for most of us, we do not open ourselves up to guidance by serendipity along our journey. It is not until we look back in reflection that we see that along the long path behind us there were opportunities – some subtle, some apparent, to make different decisions that would have affected where our destination would be today. However, either out of fear or stubbornness, we determined that we knew better how to shape our destiny. By doing so, we expose ourselves to the risk of winding up with a life less than what it could have been. It is only with the release of fear and pride that we can become sensitive to these opportunities and free ourselves to act upon them. Serendipity is Destiny’s tour guide – be attentive and act accordingly…..
So now for something a little less deep…..from a personal standpoint, the above image and scene caused me to recognize something about myself. The female form of exposed midriff, resplendent with sensual flat abdomen, has an infinitely greater passion-inducing effect on me than the most well-executed prostate massage.
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