Is A Fly Really Useless?

Do you believe that nothing happens that is not necessary? This intriguing question reminds me of a little joke that says: "God created nothing useless, but with flies he almost did". Is this totally true? Probably not. Although most people don't like flies because they find them dirty, annoying, bothersome, what about a frog? As not everything was created to serve human beings, it's possible that even the most unpleasant creatures have their perfect place in nature, they also may have a usefulness that goes beyond people's pleasure. Going back to situations that might appear unnecessary, they hardly are. If you find yourself in a particular circumstance, it means that you had to be there, otherwise you wouldn't have made the choice that led you in that spot at that moment. Although you might not like it or believe this not to be true, if you take the time to analyze it, no matter how insignificant the situation might seem, you will realize that, whatever happens to you, whomever you meet or deal with, wherever you find yourself, gives a particular flavor, a distinct nuance to your life. Without it your life wouldn't have been the same, no matter how inconsequential that event might have been. Also Mona Lisa would still be Mona Lisa had Leonardo decided to paint a different shade in a tiny spot. But she wouldn't have been the same. Does it really matter? Who knows! But some scientists say that a butterfly flapping its wings in Mexico might cause a hurricane in Australia!

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