As I’ve gotten older, I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on what it means to be “lucky.” Growing up, I often thought of luck as something that happened to certain people—almost like a random twist of fate or some kind of magic that changed their lives. You’d hear about people hitting the jackpot, or something happening out of the blue, and I guess I thought that was what luck was all about. But over time, I’ve realized that luck isn’t about something external or out of our control—it’s about the way we choose to see the world and the moments we choose to appreciate.
What I’ve learned is that luck isn’t something you sit around waiting for. It’s something you find in the simple, everyday moments that fill your life. Whether it’s the shared laughter with family, the satisfaction of a hard day’s work, the quiet moments of peace or reflection, or the quiet victories in personal growth—these are the things that make me feel truly lucky. Each day offers a new opportunity to appreciate what’s right in front of me, and it’s those moments that remind me of how fortunate I really am.
Of course, life isn’t always smooth sailing. There are challenges, setbacks, and difficult times, but those are part of the journey too. What matters most is how we choose to frame those experiences. When I look around, I realize that the true essence of luck lies not in avoiding hard times, but in finding joy even in the midst of them. Every step forward, every moment spent with loved ones, every small achievement at work or in my personal life—those are the moments that fill me with a sense of gratitude and, yes, a sense of luck.
It’s easy to get caught up in the idea that luck is something that comes in bursts of good fortune, but I’ve learned that it’s actually in the quiet, everyday wins that life feels the richest. Watching the kids grow and thrive, making progress on personal goals, sharing time with friends and family—all of these moments, no matter how small they seem, are what really matter. They add up to something much greater than any singular moment of luck ever could. And when I stop to think about it, I realize that this is where true luck lies—not in grand gestures or extraordinary circumstances, but in the small victories that happen every single day.
So, when I look at my life and think about what makes me feel lucky, I realize it’s not about waiting for something big to happen. It’s about appreciating the little things, the daily wins, and the everyday joys that make life worth living. These are the things that remind me how lucky I really am.
