Two Examples 'Destined' to Serve as Warnings
Friends often come to me, expressing disbelief and reluctance about their future and the events they hope won't happen. They question whether these events are predestined and unchangeable. While I might not be able to convince them through their own experiences, I aim to help them understand through the stories of others.
Three years ago, someone online reached out to me with a unique situation. He had a particular facial structure: a flat nose, prominent cheekbones, and a short chin. People with these features often face shallow fortunes due to both ancestral and personal issues. His eyebrows were uneven, and although his nose was straight, the bridge lacked strength. This facial composition suggested a life full of challenges, with no distinct features indicating good fortune. His character and morality were questionable, especially with the short chin suggesting inflexibility in his actions. In this world, the most helpless state is not seeing any hope. I anticipated this and decided to conduct an experiment with him.
Ultimately, our fate is shaped by our hearts. If the heart is closed, the face won't reflect harmony, and fate follows suit. To open the heart, one must first address and repent for internal negativity, requiring constant reminders for self-correction. After years of continuous self-improvement, the facial features may remain the same, but the spirit will transition from stagnation to vitality. This shift in spirit can lead to opportunities, even amid obstacles. It’s unrealistic to expect a life without challenges or to hope they will simply vanish. Instead, finding opportunities within challenges is the path to growth. Opportunities aren't delivered by feng shui or external forces; they've always been there, but one's luck might not be strong enough to recognize them. Sometimes, low luck prevents action, even when opportunities present themselves. Conversely, high luck allows even the smallest opportunity to spark confidence.
In this experiment, I chose not to reveal any specifically negative future predictions to him, as it could have discouraged him, especially at a young age. Directly telling him he carried heavy karmic burdens and needed to purify his heart might have been overwhelming. Instead, I offered him methods to improve his situation. However, over time, he placed faith only in short-term results and allowed things to continue without significant change. He would vent to me during tough times, fully aware that complaining was ineffective.
I had long anticipated the various obstacles he would face in his youth. Even if I shared the truth, he might not have believed it. He seemed to expect me to guide him on business ventures. While fate analysis can offer guidance, it essentially suggests that if one lacks financial luck, they shouldn't chase wealth. He believed that starting a business in a specific location or selling a certain product could bring him financial fortune. However, he didn't consider that the same store and business could yield completely different results depending on who runs it. Some people thrive even during hardships, while others fail despite favorable circumstances.
This experiment confirmed my initial hypothesis. Theoretically, this person's fate could change if he followed the recommended methods over the years. His fortune and opportunities could increase, potentially leading to financial success. However, his arrogance (a form of karmic burden) and stubbornness kept him on the same path. Despite discussing virtue cultivation or fate analysis, the results were unaffected three years later. This is a form of predetermined fate. Thus, whenever he faced difficulties, he would seek guidance, but I struggled to understand what more I could provide since nothing I suggested seemed to impact his future.
The second example is quite common. A netizen with the username "Manman" reached out. From experience, I took notice of such names, as many troubled individuals choose them. "Manman" suggests a desire for a happy, perhaps lucky, life. However, I tell everyone that appearances can be deceiving. Even a seemingly casual username can reflect one's true feelings. "Manman" implies she feels she has too much of everything, unable to accommodate more, and views herself as invincible. A person truly seeking help wouldn't choose the name "Manman." Someone with humility and an open mind wouldn't pick such a name either. It indicates a narrow-minded, competitive, and self-righteous nature.
This was her character, clearly evident even before she spoke. Once she did, my analysis was confirmed. She exuded invincibility, making unreasonable demands and expecting compliance, almost as if she were a queen. I described her with two words: "plague god." This aptly described her state. Without change, she'll be a "plague god" to friends, romantic partners, and future in-laws. This isn’t an exaggeration; you can see that some people, feeling invincible, stumble at every turn, bringing misfortune to those around them.
Naturally, the "plague god" was dissatisfied and resistant. I can bluntly tell someone like her that she feels fulfilled in every aspect; does she still need fate analysis? Even if you exhaust yourself explaining everything for free, she won’t appreciate it. Instead, she'll seek more people to exploit, ignoring others' efforts. If her desires aren't met, she might even lash out. This defines the "plague god." Catering to her could cause her more harm.
When someone struggles to succeed and brings misfortune to everyone they meet, this is also "predestined fate." Why? It's not because the heavens oppose her, not because the earth is unforgiving, and certainly not because of others' treatment. Ultimately, she won't recognize that the issue lies within herself.