Essays on Philosophy and Physics: 1983 - 1992

ISBN-13: 9781425763596 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 98 str.

Steven L. Griffing

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On the Path of Good Luck and Bad Luck There are either of two paths, one can take in life: the path of good luck, or the path of bad luck. Whether making small decisions, big decisions, random choices, or short or long term plans, it is important to remember, that each decision, choice, or plan can lead one on either a path of good luck, or a path of bad luck. The path of good luck is, sometimes, referred to, as the path of milk and honey, where the road is wide open, and free of obstacles and hardships. The path of bad luck is, sometimes, referred to, as the path of darkness and thorns, where the road is narrow and twisted, and full of obstacles and hardships. The most important thing in traveling on any path is to make the right decision, choice, or plan to begin with, as to what path one should travel on, or the gate, or entrance way of which path to enter through, first. We must keep in mind, that once we go through the entrance gate, or once we have established ourselves on one path, it is hard, and, sometimes, even impossible, to leave that path to enter into, and travel on another path. This is, especially, true if the path, we are traveling on, or we have just entered, is the path of bad luck. Once we have entered through the entrance gate of the path of bad luck, we know, there is no turning back, or, at least, little reward, or repenting of our sins. The path of good luck is the easiest path from which to enter onto other paths, or from which to enter through the entrance gate of almost any other path. This is because the path of good luck is the path from which all other paths lead. Once we are on the path of good luck, it is possible to turn right or left onto any path, or go straight ahead on the same path if we have already set a final goal, and have met no obstacles. It is even possible to go backwards on the path of good luck, because the road is open, and wide, and there are no obstacles. That is, one can go backwards on 2 the path of good luck within consecutive times, and travel the same path, or through the same decision making process, and with the same goals as before. The most important thing when traveling on the path of good luck is to remember, that there are always side paths, or traps, that one can fall into, that will only lead to minor or major paths of bad luck, that are hard to get out of. The more the path is a path of bad luck, the harder it is to get out of, because the more the road will be dimmer, narrower, and full of thorns, ruts, twisted ways, and bogs, that can become very entrapping, and hard to get out of. Once on the path of good luck, it can be hard to stay on the path of good luck. One must be aware of side paths and traps, that will lead to obstacles. One must have made a final plan, that leads to a final goal, while traveling on the path of good luck, the whole time. One can make a worthwhile and valuable goal, but without establishing a worthwhile and valuable plan to reach the goal, the individual will fall from the path of good luck, and not reach his or her goal. Also, even if one has established a worthwhile goal, and a worthwhile plan to reach that goal, the individual must remember and keep it, constantly, on his mind, that the goal has not yet been reached, and never will be, unless the individual sticks to the original plan, the original goal, and the path of good luck. At any moment, the individual can be attacked from the sides, the front, or the back by unwanted visitors, strangers, or even thieves, that will try to lure the individual from the path of good luck. They will convince the individual to follow them, and lead him on a path of bad luck. Then, they will betray him, and leave him, and, possibly, even hurt or kill him, or rob him of all his money, and/or clothing. Sometimes, one will be traveling on a path, whether it be a path of good luck or bad luck, or somewhere in between without a definite purpose or plan. One will be making decisio