"Moerae, The Three Fates
Clotho, Spinner -
Spins the thread of human fate.
Lachesis, Allotter -
Measures and dispenses the thread.
Atropus, Inflexible -
Cuts the thread, determines end of life."
Encyclopedia Britannica
I've been reading different legends and
accounts of The Three Fates of late. So
interesting to learn about some of these
myths of yesteryear. I imagine these are
not believed in today's world, but I find
it surprising to see just how much sense
they make!
'Tis almost humorous that I'm about a
hundred years old and I still haven't
decided my own stance regarding fate.
If I create my own, indeed I must be
very careful as well as responsible. If
my fate has already been signed and
sealed, I just might live quite differently.
Frankly, I've never given much thought
to the, it is written, theory of life. One
usually just gets on with the deets dealt.
There's that fate business again! There
are opportunities gifted and decisions
to be made about them; I believe this is
when we feel somewhat in charge of
our lives.
Finding myself in the latter part of my
own life, I'm pondering more and more
that bit about my thread being snipped.
I love life, with all its twists and turns.
I don't want to go to bed yet, mommy!
Can't help but wonder if there isn't a
way to bribe Lady Atropus?!
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