Is it true that nothing in life happens for nothing?

The human mind can handle anything but catastrophic disorder. No one can lead a completely unorganized life full of chaos. Yes, a teenager's messy room can look quite chaotic, but the owner made his own decisions about it. appearance. He just chose chaos, and as long as there is a choice, one cannot talk about complete disorganization. But does disorganization exist at all? Is what is happening random, or does everything have a special, higher meaning? Let's try to understand this difficult issue.

Accidents in life

In fact, life is sometimes filled with accidents; there is even a separate scientific field devoted to this. And atoms collide by chance, and random modifications of animals move forward the evolution described by Darwin. A lot can happen in nature; it is filled with accidents, which is not easy for a person to realize simply due to the orderliness of his thoughts, although people are sometimes visited by sudden impulses, whims, and attacks of emotions. Even a scientist who is busy studying random atoms does not consider that he is doing something uncertain. He has specific goal, specific meaning, and it moves in its direction, although from the outside the process may seem quite chaotic and disorganized.

The meaning of chance

So how can you break out of this vicious circle of ordered actions and begin to notice meaningful coincidences in random events? Just think about the expression itself, because something meaningful has a purpose, and a coincidence is random by definition. The truth is that a sense of trust will help you find meaning in the chaotic flow of events around you. Believe that somewhere above in everything that happens there is also meaning, purpose and direction - somewhere in the mystical sphere, which controls the events of life. This is the meaning of the expression “nothing happens for nothing”: the accidents of life are predetermined. However, this is quite difficult to prove. This idea exists as a general belief, as a postulate of faith or as a dream, and for some - as all this at once, in different combinations.

How is it really going?

Perhaps this idea is difficult to accept because it is not formulated entirely correctly. It would be much more correct to say: “Everything happens for a purpose, despite the fact that it seems otherwise.” Life is not limited to these events; it can combine pronounced order with chaotic accidents. Let's go back to the teenager again. There is order in his daily trips to school, but in his bedroom there is chaos. pay attention to keyword"Seems". Everything may seem random, although in reality it is completely different. There may be a reason for everything, you just don't know it. Einstein may have appeared to be an ordinary clerk at the Swiss patent office, but in fact he was pondering the most important questions in physics. Creative people seem just distracted, and at this moment they come up with a masterpiece! When a person cannot read, the letters appear to be scattered randomly across the page, when in fact they are arranged in a very specific way. Once you realize that it is impossible to assess the situation at first glance, new opportunities will open up for you.

Key Features

Randomness itself may be a misleading term. The great Dutch philosopher Spinoza believed that there is nothing random in nature. Everything that seems random to us appears so only because we do not have enough knowledge to understand the situation. Our perception is the main difficulty on the path to understanding. We look at a chain of unpredictable events and believe that they are random because we cannot look at what is happening from the other side. If you look at the artist's painting through a magnifying glass, it seems that his brush uses absolutely different colors, but if you look differently and see the whole picture, the story he paints will become clear.

How to create your own story?

First of all, understand that it is illogical to expect life events to conform to clear rules; cause and effect do not work in the usual way. What is happening can be described mechanical laws, for example, if you kick a ball, it will fly into the air, and if you hit a person, then there will definitely be a reaction, but not so predictable for you personally. The thing is that the processing of events in the brain does not imply a straight line of analysis of events; it is not a way to connect event A with cause B.
There is a whole cloud of reasons and thoughts in the head, it is not straightforward, it is supplemented by memories, upbringing, habits, reason, emotions, relationships, genetic code and many hidden biological factors. And in this cloud your brain is looking for a specific solution - the process is much more complicated than clear scientific explanation. So how can you control the story of your life? Firstly, we already make up our own stories when we cannot explain what is happening, because living in complete uncertainty is uncomfortable. You can control the way you explain to yourself everything that happens around you. This will be your essence and your story.

Unusual conclusion

After all the previous thoughts, we can come to an intriguing conclusion. The history of each person is made up of a combination of chance and chaos, so maybe reality is always ordered and meaningful, and we determine the volume of ordered events ourselves? Each person decides for himself how to perceive the flow of life events. Everything happens for a reason, if you believe in it, if you find in it hidden meaning. You cleanse your existence of chaos if you simply believe in order. However, trust is not enough. This is just one necessary part. In addition to trust, you will need the ability to establish partnerships between each other and higher powers. We are not talking about something mystical here, but about aspects of your own consciousness. About invisible forces that include creativity, intuition, intentions. Find a balance between yourself and nature, draw on age-old wisdom - and notice that there really is order in everything that surrounds you. Don’t put off your search for meaning for too long - learn to notice the special order in the things around you right now.

Are there random events in our Universe or is everything predetermined? Are all the coincidences in our lives an accident or a pattern? I suggest you try to figure out these questions. Let me make a reservation right away that the article does not pretend to be scientific and is just an attempt to comprehend reality using mathematical tools. For those interested, read on.

If we consider the Universe as a nonlinear dynamic system, the state of which at time t can be described by many occurring events, and assume the presence of cause-and-effect relationships between the events of time t and the events of time t-1 (in other words, the presence of a relationship between the current and previous states system), then we will be forced to come to the conclusion that some event (or many simultaneous events, which in essence can be considered as a single event that determines the initial state of the system) served as the beginning and cause of existence. As a consequence, it gave rise to many other events, each of which has many subsequent ones, and so on until the current moment.

Thus, the Universe can be represented as a system of nonlinear differential equations. The greater the number of parameters taken into account, the greater the number of equations it will contain and the closer such a mathematical model will be to the real one. That is, by increasing the number of parameters and equations of the system to infinity, we obtain a complete mathematical model of the Universe. Even simple nonlinear dynamic systems with three parameters exhibit very complex behavior that is practically indistinguishable from random behavior. One can imagine how a system with a number of parameters tending to infinity will behave.

Wikipedia defines randomness as the manifestation of external unstable connections in reality, the manifestation of the result of the intersection (coincidence) of independent processes or events. In contrast, necessity is defined as a characteristic of a phenomenon that is uniquely defined by a certain area of ​​reality, predictable within the framework of knowledge about it. I think the term is not well chosen, so I will use predestination instead.

Now we can try to understand the question of the existence of random processes and events in our Universe. A process is nothing more than a sequence of events, so we will call a random process a sequence of random events (or a random sequence of events, the essence does not change from this). But, as can be seen from the above definition, randomness is possible only in the presence of independent processes or events, and this contradicts our model, in which all events and processes are interdependent. Interdependence is due to the initial state of the system, since in nonlinear dynamic systems even a small change in the initial state leads to unpredictable behavior of the system as a whole and each of the parameters separately. Therefore, it is not possible to change only one of the parameters without affecting the others, therefore all subsequent states of the system depend on the previous ones. Thus, we come to the conclusion that it is impossible for independent events to exist in our model. And this means that there is no chance in it. But what exists? The system consists of huge amount nonlinear elements, each of which has freedom of choice and with a certain probability has a positive or bad influence on the system (in other words, it contributes to the growth of either entropy or negentropy). Thus, we can only talk about the probability of a particular event based on the chain of previous cause-and-effect relationships. And hello the quantum physics and thermodynamics.

Why was all this written? This text is an attempt to comprehend life experience in the light of existing scientific theories. And experience, as well as the above reasoning, lead to the conclusion that nothing happens in life by chance. And to believe in His Majesty’s chance is as absurd as to worship stone idols.

Well, to finish this very lengthy discussion, let’s look at an illustrative example: the following situation. Everyone knows the number Pi. It is calculated using clear and certain rules, which means the sequence of decimal digits in it cannot be considered random. But what is the probability that the next calculated decimal digit in this sequence is 9? What is the probability that you will choose 9 out of ten numbers offered? What is the probability that you will guess the next digit of Pi? If anyone is interested, they can try to find the answers to these questions on their own, because I don’t have them.

Thank you for your attention.

Coincidences are not accidental - I was recently able to verify this personally. Life has presented another amazing gift! The gift was so unexpected and extraordinary that I couldn’t help but write about it.

It so happened that in mid-August I went on vacation. My path lay from the glorious city of Anapa to my native Komsomolsk-on-Amur. Here I have family, friends, and terabytes of memories!

A list was made of who I would like to meet first. This list, among others, includes my eldest daughter, who is now 18 years old. We haven't seen each other for 5 years. All our conversations over the years can be counted on one hand. The relationship did not work out, my daughter’s interests were unknown to me, and there were fewer and fewer topics for conversation.

Naturally, I wanted to see her and somehow improve relations. But how can I do this when I have absolutely no idea how to behave with her, what to talk about, etc. In general, during the week of my stay at home, I still couldn’t muster up the courage to call her.

I don’t know how much longer I would have delayed until His Majesty chance intervened! It's not even an accident, it's whole chain random, inexplicable events.

The first coincidence. Arriving in Komsomolsk, I stayed with my mother. Imagine my surprise when it turned out that she did not have wireless Internet, only fiber optic. Due to the nature of my work, I can’t go a day without the Internet, so my search for a provider led me to MTS.

The technician who installed the Internet for me told me where I needed to go to pay the subscription fee. He gave several addresses, besides, I could do it without leaving home, since I know how to use various online payment systems.

Second chance. It suddenly occurred to me irresistible desire drink beer. I have! Have a beer! Sometimes I drink alcohol, but it never happens that I just want a beer and go and buy a bottle. It used to be, but for the last few years this has not been my story.

And suddenly I have this desire. Sitting at home was unbearable, the desire to drink beer did not go away, and I got ready to go out, at the same time grabbing money and a passport to pay for the Internet.

The third chance. For some reason I chose to pay for the head office, which was farthest from me. No, at that moment, all my thoughts seemed very logical to me. A fine nasty rain was dripping outside and in order to avoid walking in the rain, I decided to take the tram to the head office.

The fourth chance. I stood at the tram stop for 35 minutes! Even for Komsomolsk it’s a bit much. Why didn’t I give up and go to the nearest MTS office? Don't know. Then it seemed to me that it was because of the rain. However, I didn’t buy beer either. When I went outside, the desire to drink somehow went away by itself. I still waited for the tram and arrived safely at the head office.

The fifth chance. I arrived, then I arrived, but there were problems with payment. It turned out that at the MTS head office there was no change to give change from my thousand. So I had to go to the nearest shopping center to change money.

Imagine my surprise when, after walking along the first floor of the supermarket and looking into every boutique, I was still unable to change the unfortunate thousand rubles! But I can't be broken that easily, uh shopping center there were two more floors!
Having moved to the next floor, I decided to start my attempts again, and then... I saw one young saleswoman waving her hand at me... I, of course, am confident in my irresistibility and attractiveness. But I haven’t been picked on so openly for a long time. I was pleasantly surprised and intrigued and decided to go meet such a brave mademoiselle. But before my fantasies had time to run wild, I recognized the fragile charmer who was waving at me as my daughter!

Silent scene! Now I know what the phrase “Storm of Emotions” means. I was simply rocked by the surging feelings and thoughts! How?! That's her?! Can't be?! I hugged her! I hugged my daughter, whom I had not seen for five years, with whom I had not been together for a long time. emotional contact. But all this, all the grievances, misunderstandings remained somewhere out there, beyond this moment.

Now it was just me and her, next to each other. So grown up, so beautiful, so alien and so dear. Then we sat for a long time in the coffee shop, talking about a lot of things. They probably understood something for themselves. In the context of this article, this is not so important. But apparently, random encounters are not at all random!

The interesting thing is that, as it turned out, this day for her also consisted of accidents, thanks to which she ended up there at that time. Firstly, that day was the last day of her work in this store, so it was not for nothing that I seemed to be pushed out of the house on that day. Secondly, she should have left a couple of hours ago, but the rain that fell on the street that day contributed to the fact that customers constantly came to the store and bought umbrellas.

In general, coincidences, coincidences and more coincidences.

There are no coincidences - everything is planned in advance

When you start to analyze all this, you realize that there are no coincidences! So many coincidences in one day, it clearly goes beyond mere coincidence.

After all this, the question arises, who put these desires (to drink beer), these thoughts (to go to the farthest office) into my head, why I did this and not otherwise. I was absolutely sure that these were my thoughts, I was thinking them.

However, it is quite obvious that it was, figuratively speaking, “the hand of Fate.” It led me in the right direction. A whole chain of accidents, both on my part and on her part, brought us together at the same time at the same point of existence.

I was already sure that there were no accidents, but it had never been shown to me so clearly. What confuses me a little in this situation is the fact that where it seemed to me, I was completely independent:
I had a desire to drink beer. My wish?
I decided to go to the farthest office. Did you accept it yourself? No one pushed me in the back.
All this was provoked by someone very intelligent, according to a plan known to him alone and a goal known only to him.

That is, the meeting was clearly planned, and in order to push us together it was necessary to organize all this. That is, they didn’t even ask me about it... Where is free will!?

Now I understand how V. Maigret, the author, felt when he realized that his meeting with Aphrodite in Greece was also arranged by them. It’s good that Anastasia explained to him why such non-random accidents happen. If it weren’t for her explanation, I would now be in a deep depression over the fact that we are under a hood, that we are just blind executors of other people’s plans.

But, according to Anastasia, this is not so. Our desire always comes first! And if the desire is real, then “they,” as she calls the creatures or forces that fulfill a person’s desires, begin to do everything to make the desire come true.

Apparently the same thing happened to me! I really wanted to see my daughter, I really wanted to improve the relationship, and “they” took this as a signal to action, and without asking me how best to organize this, they organized everything themselves, at their own discretion.

If we consider this issue purely from scientific point point of view, then, in my opinion, there can be no talk of any accidents at all. They simply cannot exist in nature for the following reason.

A pseudo-scientific explanation of why accidents are not random

We all remember from the school course in physics and chemistry how electrons move orderly around the nucleus of an atom. Any molecule consists of these elementary particles and in every molecule, think about it! Each has its own, strict, orderly life.

Electrons and protons are not knocked out of their orbits by accident. They strictly act according to the staffing schedule, they act on external stimuli in a standard manner, that is, all their reactions are subject to strict laws.

The entire universe consists of these elementary particles, including us. Everything is subordinated to a single mind and a single plan, in which there is simply no such thing as chance. This concept, in my opinion, was invented by people who simply do not realize such things, who simply do not believe in God, or do not believe in God.

Everything, from the micro to the macrocosm, is subject to the same laws. Look what galaxies look like, and what patterns the trajectories of planets draw! There is no place for coincidences in the world! There's just no room...

I'll end this post amazingly beautiful verse author unknown to me. Read it, get into the rhyme. I was impressed...

Do you want me to tell you a secret?
One such tiny secret?
Know... People don't meet by chance,
There are no coincidences, believe me, in life.
Do not believe? But then at least listen,
Don't be afraid, I won't deceive you.
Imagine that souls exist
Tuned to one string.
Like stars in the infinity of the universe,
They wander along hundreds of roads,
So that we will definitely meet someday,
But only when God wants.
For them there are no norms in the usual understanding,
They are free, like the birds.
There are no distances for them
Conventions, prohibitions and boundaries...

A “chain of accidents” can lead to a serious change in life. To a change of job, the death of a person. All this is accidental only at first glance.

Coincidence or fate?

How to understand whether an event is predetermined or just an accident? You need to try to follow a new path and see how everything turns out. If more and more obstacles appear along the way, most likely this is not your path. If everything goes together easily and simply, it’s as if you’ve fallen into the right direction and go with the flow - yes, this is exactly what is predetermined, this path is correct!

How not to miss an opportunity? Do not immediately reject an offer that seems unnecessary. Postpone reply. Think. Try it. Listen to your intuition. Take a risk! Next, see how it goes and make a final decision based on further circumstances.

If there are no accidents, does this mean that you have to resign yourself to fate and not take any action? active actions? Of course not!

Life gives us the necessary opportunities, and in order to realize the resources inherent in them, we need to actively act.

A person strives for what is already predetermined for him, without knowing about it. And there are no two ways - submission to fate and independent achievement of goals. Another thing is that you may never find your destiny in the pursuit of big money and high status. His future largely depends on a person’s behavior.

Chance meeting with a former employer, partner or girlfriend. Is it really possible to meet them just by chance? Whenever you meet unexpectedly, be sure to talk to that person. Why did he reappear in your destiny? Why was he sent?

A chance meeting of a man and a woman. A random feeling. A completely accidental life.

Surrender to fate or act?

A famous saying goes: “Character is destiny.” Of course, it’s hard to contradict many patterns, but it’s still worth a try.

The arbiters of destinies, their own and those of others - maybe they simply achieve what is destined for them? And those who have a passive attitude towards life miss all the opportunities given to them by fate?

What does a person do with his life? What is he fighting for? What does he sacrifice? Does what people value really have true value? How to understand what a person’s true purpose is? How to find yours sole partner, the work of your life, yourself?

Just by asking yourself these questions, you can achieve a lot. Be attentive to yourself and to people, to the signals that the Universe sends. You need to find your way!