Day 17 Quote 8: Every individual...intends only his own gain...

Quote 8: Every individual...intends only his own gain, and he is in this, as in many other cases, led by an invisible hand to promote an end which was no part of his intention. Nor is it always the worse for the society that it was no part of it. By pursuing his own interest he frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he really intends to promote it.

- Adam Smith, The Wealth of Nations

There are things that are out of your control. Death, for instance. No one's going to know when he or she'll die. You can fight death but in the end, you're going to succumb to it. We're all going to die. That's life. It's just a matter of time.

I guess, what it's trying to say is we have to accept the fact that there's a stronger force out there.

Quite ironic isn't it? Although we know that there's that "greater power" out there, we can never really prove it. I guess, that's why the terms fate and destiny emerged.

Setting religion aside, it's the closest explanation we have to the "greater power." If it's meant to be, it will be. You just have to learn how to let go and let things take on its natural course.

Easy to say. Hard to execute.

When will you know if you should stick to something or let go of it?

For that matter, when will you know if you should still hold on to someone or let go of that someone?

If letting go means that you're allowing things to unravel for themselves, you should also be prepared for the possibility that it wouldn't go in your favor. If letting go means that you're opening yourself to the possibility of being hurt, you just have to learn to live with it. Move on! If it's meant to be, it will be.

Sometimes, people tend to hold on for the sake of having security and an assurance. Sometimes even to the point where it's no longer right to keep on going. You just have to be courageous and say no. Let go!!! Think of it in this way, it is not the end of the world.

Really? Yes. I’ve done that before and I turned out okay. You just have to keep yourself busy with something else. Right now, that’s work.