Future versus Fate

Year 2 | Issue 6 | February-March 2026 | Anglo-Saxon®

By Ana Suárez Rodríguez – Chile

The future has not yet arrived. It is an open door waiting for us. We stand before it, living in the present, even as we make plans for the next months or years. Everyone wants to step through that door. However, certain factors seem to prevent us from reaching it. One of those factors is often described as fate.

Many people feel that they want to achieve something, yet fate does not allow it. But what if human beings have the power to shape their own destiny? If we could influence our path, circumstances might change and outcomes might improve. There is an inner force within us that advises caution when we are about to make decisions that could damage a life project. We should learn to trust that inner voice, which warns us against possible mistakes. At the same time, we must recognize opportunities and avoid letting them pass, because some chances may never return. Maintaining an open mind is essential if we want to manage the events that may interfere with our goals.

The consequences we will face in the future are often, in part, the result of our own choices, even if we prefer not to admit it. Positive outcomes tend to follow responsible actions. Good intentions, realistic plans, and emotional self-control enable individuals to develop their potential and approach life with optimism. There is no magical formula for success, but awareness plays a crucial role. We must remain connected to real-world events, which can change at any moment. Nothing lasts forever.

Modern society depends heavily on electricity and digital technology. The internet provides access to vast amounts of knowledge. However, we must remain aware that unforeseen circumstances could interrupt these systems. For that reason, we should be prepared to adapt. Training the mind to retain essential knowledge and think critically is vital. We must trust our abilities, our learning, our instincts, and our capacity to anticipate consequences.

Fate may influence human life and evolution, but it does not determine everything. It represents only a small percentage of what shapes our future. Ultimately, the future is not something we simply arrive at; it is something we actively build.

– English Magazine

Ana Suárez Rodríguez is a State-Certified English Professor and a graduate of the University of Chile, Arica campus. She holds a C1-level certification from the TOEFL exam and has completed specialized training as Head of the Technical-Pedagogical Unit and in Educational Administration.

She also studied at the Beet Language Centre in England, where she gained advanced expertise in teaching English as a Second Language (ESOL). With a career that bridges academic excellence and educational leadership, Suárez is known for her ability to deliver high-impact language instruction while driving institutional improvement.

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