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Discuss “Is love the ultimate symbol of predestination, or of free will?”

Is it necessary to annually celebrate something mankind is capable of feeling at any moment? The idea of being able to capture something sublime through a traditional celebration is a tempting notion. However, the privileged among us that have felt a perfect connection with another soul do not view traditional celebration as a gateway to sublime love. It is not the prearranged moments that provide the impetus for emotion, but emotion itself which provides the impulse.

Love as acceptance of one’s station is a charming notion. Marcus Aurelius speaks of love, opining, “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.” To accept this notion is to speak of love...

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