But I thought that if people behaved like victims they would become victims, if people expected the worst to happen then it invariably did.I could see now how wrong I was. Sometimes people don't volunteer to be victims and they become victims anyway.
The author reflects on a misconception regarding victimhood, initially believing that if individuals acted like victims or anticipated negative outcomes, they would indeed manifest those situations. This perspective implies that one's mindset influences their reality, suggesting a lack of agency in experiencing hardship.
However, the author comes to recognize a more complex truth: not everyone chooses to be a victim, and circumstances can force individuals into victimhood against their will. This revelation highlights the randomness of life and the often-uncontrollable nature of suffering, emphasizing compassion for those affected by such circumstances.
