Master of Your Fate

19^th century English poet W.E. Henley wrote a short poem, the last two verses of which became so famous that they are often quoted either in writing or orally and have become a sort of household expressions. They are, “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul”. The title of the poem itself, “Invictus”, a Latin word that means “never defeated”, immediately conveys the main idea. What do you think these words mean? Simple, you may say. They mean that you are the “maker” of your life. But do you really believe this to be true? Do you believe that you have the power to shape your destiny? And - if you do - are you consistently using such "power"?