We are either doing things or doing nothing (which is doing just the same) making choices or refusing to choose (which is actually a choice) having intentions and plans, or going with the pack (which is our intent).
Physics shows in us that all that exists is the effect and all effect is produced by cause.
There is nothing we experience that is happenstance or fate. Karma is not accidental either. The entirety of our life conditions and situations originated within in us, by us, because of us somehow. Much of what we are living may be undesirable conditions contrary to our desire, but it projected from somewhere within us, even if we were not aware.
Our fears, dreads, concerns just as our dreams, desires and intentions will all appear before us if we have them in our focus with emotion and persistence.
Blame and finger pointed for our troubles is just as pointless as giving away credit for our successes.
The only way to control outcomes is to take responsibility for our thoughts (cause) then we can control the outcomes (effects).
It may sound like “ woo woo “ spirituality but it is also science.