Does everything happen for a reason? Options

[MissFits]

I read this question not long ago online. I have been thinking about it so much since then.
I have heard that SO many times in my life as, I am sure, you have too.
But, is it true? If you really think about it does everything happens for a reason?

[MissHygienic]

What doesn't happen for a reason?

A reason, according to the dictionary, is a rational motive for a belief or action. So, yes, as far as not extending beyond the limits of our own knowledge, everything happens for a reason. Not because it teaches us a lesson or any result that occurs after; that would be a consequence.

And if everything in your life is a downfall, of course everyone has a reason as to why it is? Some people can't pay the bills because they're not working long enough hours; people may be homeless because of a fire. The fire may have occurred from a forest fire, and the forest fire might have started because some kids were fooling around with matches.

[NYCin2009]

What doesn't happen for a reason?

A reason, according to the dictionary, is a rational motive for a belief or action. So, yes, as far as not extending beyond the limits of our own knowledge, everything happens for a reason. Not because it teaches us a lesson or any result that occurs after; that would be a consequence.

And if everything in your life is a downfall, of course everyone has a reason as to why it is? Some people can't pay the bills because they're not working long enough hours; people may be homeless because of a fire. The fire may have occurred from a forest fire, and the forest fire might have started because some kids were fooling around with matches.

Exactly. As far as destiny goes I don't believe in that. I like to believe in karma because it keeps me from doing things I shouldn't be doing. The reason I don't believe in destiny is that I think it allows some to feel as if they are a passenger rather a driver of their life. Life is what you make it. I think it's pathetic when people get into feeling sorry for themselves for a greater force has meant for this to happen (the whole idea of life being mapped out and fate). If this is ambiguous, maybe an example will clarify. Bob works very hard throughout high school to get into insert college name. He applies and doesn't get it into any of the colleges he hoped for. Bob now thinks that it must not be right for him to go to college. Bob used fate as an excuse for not going to college. Although I don't believe in destiny, whenever I get myself into a mess I consider it an experience that was there to teach me. It doesn't mean that I had to learn it so it happened, but it happened and i decided to learn from it. I don't mean to obfuscate so hopefully that makes sense. Pretty much life happens and quickly so take and do with it as you please, but don't think that you have no control over what happens.