My perception is that free will is merely a choice of how to express your reaction to the occurances within time; the subject within a given set of time is outside of one's control. If you were meant to feed 1 thousand mouths, you will do just that. How you respond to the task will decide whether you will have roses thrown at you feet due to your actions or if your name will represent blasfamy after others angrily thought you owed them your efforts and took your services to your dishonor.
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