Sept 19, 2024
Amor fati translates to "love of fate." However, this school of thought has little to do with determinism (which is stupid) or any argument regarding free will. Rather, a beautiful aspect of Amor Fati is how inoffensive it is, it doesn't argue for or against anything spiritual, metacognitive, or even ethically really.
Its main idea is that all things, including anguish, suffering, or anything else generally perceived is displeasurable, is actually, good. Something to be embraced.
"Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart."
- Marcus Aurelius
It challenges you to love everything, a truly divine task.
What is a story devoid of conflict?
Barn's burnt down -- now I can see the moon.
- Mizuta Masahide