At times, achieving a result requires significant effort, while at other times, things seem to fall into place effortlessly. Regardless of the situation, it’s important not to overlook the role of luck as a crucial factor in reaching your goals.
The individuals featured in this article shared experiences that illustrate this point.
My car broke down on a two-lane highway in the heart of the Appalachians, 20 miles from the nearest town and without any cell service. The first vehicle to come around the bend was my grandfather, who lived three hours away. He had spontaneously decided to take a weekend trip to the mountains. From the moment my car broke down to when he picked me up was less than five minutes. © joshebgaming / Reddit
For my birthday, my mother-in-law gifted me an antique sewing machine. My husband found it amusing, but I appreciated it. Five years later, he left me for a younger woman, taking our car and apartment with him. When my mother-in-law learned of my situation, she called and invited me over. She then revealed that there were real diamonds hidden inside the sewing machine, left by her grandmother. She expressed her regret for her son’s actions and offered me a place to stay. Believe it or not, we moved to France and bought a house with the money from the diamonds. She’s truly a wonderful woman. © Not everyone will understand / VK
I visited my school teacher after six years, and during our conversation, she mentioned her daughter. I was surprised because she only had a grown son. She explained that she had adopted a girl who had come to her class without any school supplies. When the teacher suggested the girl ask her mother for the items, the other children pointed out that she was an orphan. The girl was modest, obedient, and hardworking. Her mother had disappeared long ago, and her grandmother had sent her to an orphanage. The teacher would often bring her gifts and food, and they grew close. One day, the girl asked, “Are you my mum?” The teacher was taken aback but later discussed it with her husband, and they decided to adopt her. She has been living with them for five years, and I couldn’t be happier for them! © Dream7California / Pikabu
I took my wife on her first fishing trip, and her first cast was a disaster. The lure bounced off a rock and landed just six inches from us, only to be immediately snatched up by one of the largest bass I’ve ever seen. Despite my years of experience and expensive gear, I caught nothing that day. © Unknown author / Reddit
I traveled across the city to a supermarket in search of a specific chocolate that I couldn’t find anywhere else. When I arrived, it was out of stock! The clerk informed me that they hadn’t had it for a year. Frustrated, I left empty-handed, feeling like I had wasted my time and gas. Upon returning home, I stumbled upon the same chocolate in the bottom drawer. It turns out that those who seek will find. © Not everyone will understand / VK
Years ago, I was completely broke, working two jobs and surviving on macaroni, hotdogs, or tuna for dinner. I couldn’t even afford gas for my car, so I walked to work. One night, while walking home around 11 p.m., I spotted a $50 bill in the snow. My first thought was to buy groceries, but then I considered that someone else might be just as broke and had lost it. I stood in the field for an hour, freezing, hoping the owner would come looking for it, but no one did. Finding that $50 changed my life; it allowed me to buy food and put gas in my car. It was a turning point that opened up new opportunities for me. © DICHOTOMY-REDDIT / Reddit
While on vacation with my husband in a distant land, we checked into a charming hotel overlooking the ocean. On our first night, we met a lovely older couple who turned out to be the hotel owners. They offered us a suite that was available. We were skeptical, thinking there must be a catch, but when they came to say goodbye the night before we left, they mentioned that we reminded them of their younger selves. I returned from the trip pregnant, and I’m not sure when we’ll be able to visit them again. © Overheard / VK
My mother gifted me a beautiful necklace, but one morning, I realized it was missing. I must not have fastened the clasp properly, and it had fallen off. I was quite upset because it was a lovely piece. A few hours later, I found it in my shoe! It had somehow slipped down my shirt, into my pants, and into my tightly laced left shoe. © Rough_Cut / Reddit
I applied for a job that felt way beyond my qualifications, offering more than double my current salary, along with benefits and a pension. Arriving early for the interview, I passed the time reading industry magazines. One article discussed the top ten threats to the industry, which I absorbed thoroughly. During the interview, I was asked about potential issues within the business. I was so excited that I nearly jumped out of my seat, sharing everything I had just learned. The interviewers were impressed, unaware that had I been asked that question just half an hour earlier, I would have had little to say. I got the job! © TheDude77 / Reddit
Today, I noticed an elderly woman calling for someone. I approached her and asked if she had lost something. She replied that her dog, named Lina, was missing. I couldn’t just walk away, so we searched the area together but couldn’t find her. I suggested we print posters, and after she provided me with a photo of the dog, I went to a copy center to make them. Just as I was putting up the posters, I heard barking behind me—Lina had been found! I guess she saw the poster and came back. © Not everyone will understand / VK
My husband and I were on a plane, seated in aisle seats in the middle of a row of five, but in different rows. It was a four-hour flight, so we figured we could manage without each other. Then, a man from my husband’s row approached me and asked to switch seats. I agreed, and suddenly, my husband was on the outer left side, and I was on the right, with three empty seats between us. To our surprise, no one was seated in those seats! We lifted the armrests and lay down together, just the two of us! © Pushkanaizzer / Pikabu
I found £160 in cash on a riverbank while discussing with my girlfriend how broke I was and how I couldn’t afford a festival ticket. I have no idea how the money ended up there, far from town. A riverbank is certainly not the right place to deposit cash! © Turbulent-T / Reddit
One day, I decided to clean out my attic and discovered a box filled with childhood memorabilia. Among the items was an old photo album. As I flipped through the pages, I came across a picture of my best friend from kindergarten and me, holding hands and laughing. We had lost touch over the years, but the memories warmed my heart. I decided to search for her on social media, and to my delight, I found her! We texted and arranged to meet at a café. When I saw her, we both burst into tears of joy. We spent hours reminiscing about our childhood and catching up on our lives. It turned out we still had so much in common! Now, we regularly communicate and meet up, just like in the good old days. I can’t express how happy this makes me. © Not everyone will understand / VK
Two months before my wedding, I discovered that I couldn’t get pregnant due to medical reasons. My husband wanted children, and I told him honestly that we could either break up or he would have to accept that it wasn’t my fault. He assured me he loved me and that we would manage. However, he brought it up every time we argued. I forgave him, but after a series of unfortunate events, I decided to leave. Later, I found out that my doctor had been exploiting me for profit. While it was a difficult situation, I’m grateful I didn’t have a child with my ex-husband. It was fate. © Overheard / VK
When my son was six months old, he required a liter of milk daily, but my allowance barely covered our living expenses. One night, while I was lost in thought, a man approached me and asked if I was afraid to walk alone at night. I replied no, and he insisted on walking me home. I was dismissive but didn’t say anything. He then asked why I was in such a hurry, and I explained I had a baby. He asked if I fed him with my own milk or cow’s milk, to which I replied cow’s milk. He then offered to deliver fresh milk from the countryside, saying it was better than store-bought. I asked how much it would cost, and he said nothing. The next morning, he left a jar of milk on my doorstep, and this continued for three months. He never entered my home, not even for a cup of tea. Eventually, I got a job at a magazine and was paid in advance, but the next morning, there was no milk on my doorstep. My milkman had vanished, like spring snow. © vasilisaPRO / Pikabu
However, sometimes luck can run out unexpectedly.