The Relationship Between the Brain and Fate
The brain is not the "decider" of fate, but its "shaper and executor." The two work in both directions: "cognition guides choices, and choices shape fate."
The brain's patterns of cognition first define the "range of choices" available in life. Some people's brains excel at assessing risk, so when faced with opportunities, they tend to make "cautious decisions," and their lives often follow a steady course. Others' brains favor innovation and breaking new ground, making them more willing to try the unknown, and their lives may be full of twists and turns. These differences are not fixed from birth. Later experiences reshape the connections between neurons in the brain. For example, people who actively study over a long period have more active prefrontal cortices and can judge trends more clearly, helping them avoid reckless choices.
In turn, every experience in life nourishes the brain, creating a cycle. If you steadily build up experience in a particular field, your brain will form a specialized "knowledge network," helping you make more accurate choices in similar situations. If you avoid challenges over a long period, your brain will develop an "aversion to difficulty," gradually narrowing the possibilities available in your life.
In short, fate is not a "program" preloaded by the brain. It is the course of life that takes shape after the brain makes choices through cognition, one after another. By actively improving the way we think, we can open up more possibilities for our fate.
