To play or to pass

Hi princess,

It is quite late here, but I have to keep sticking to the routine. I was wondering what to write today, but finally decided on a topic which has been bothering me quite recently. But first, apologies for the picture, which could have been edited better, but your old man is almost on the verge of falling asleep as he is typing this.

I have often given you the analogy of how life is a game of chess, where you make a move and the universe makes the next. The course of the game is what we call destiny. But, this game is quite different, because the universe is not trying to defeat us, sometimes it plays moves adversarial to our conditions, sometimes it does us a favour. 

Today, I have another question utmost importance - what if we want to skip a move and let the universe decide the next few moves and then resume playing. What if we are unable to make a decision about what move to play and just pass it on to the universe. Should we do that ? If yes, when and when not to do that. 

I confess I do not know the answer at this point, but maybe a few guidelines can help. If the uncertainty is too much and it just results in overburdening yourself with complicated thoughts and scenarios, maybe its time to let the universe decide. Sometimes, it can get overbearing for the human brain and heart to comprehend and calculate what to do with the limited information it gets. Another guideline, is to minimise hurting people and that includes you as well. If our move, hurts people, maybe its best to let the universe decide. If the decision is quite long term and irreversible, its best to to play the safe option, which is to let the universe decide or take some step which is very neutral and safe. 

Dads are supposed to be superheroes, but this question has me confused as well. If you come up with such a situation, maybe we can work out a play or pass on life's chessboard. Even better, you teach me how to make that move. :D

Love,

Dad

N.B - The picture signifies our boat on the sea of the universe. When do you let the waves take you and when do you steer the boat ?