Is it "lazy" to leave things up to fate / destiny and just hope for the best?

I used to think that was a positive outlook, but now wondering if it's just because I don't want to put in the effort.

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Yes, if you stop making any efforts. No, if you’re doing your best and leaving the rest.

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An old Arab saying: Trust in God, but tie your camel tight!

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You shouldn't talk about women like that

I think a better outlook on it is there are things you can control and things you can’t. The things you can, take action and move with a purpose. The things you can’t, let that flow with life/time. The circumstances you are literally powerless in aren’t worth the anxiety, anger or any negative reaction because it doesn’t get you anywhere.

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It’s lazy if you’re hoping for the “best”. Leave it up to fate and say “it is what it is.”

There’s no such thing as good and bad, only our perception of it.

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