New Year’s Eve is approaching, Rick and I found ourselves at our favorite neighborhood café, enjoying the warm refuge from the holiday season’s chill. His face lit up with excitement as he said, “You know, Bob, life has a funny way of surprising you when you least expect it. A few weeks ago, I met someone—someone I’m going to marry soon!”

Intrigued, I exclaimed, “Tell me everything!”

Rick smiled, “I was at a charity event my cousin dragged me to. I didn’t even want to go but there she was—Anna. We just started talking and it felt like we’d known each other forever. The weirdest part? We found out we’ve crossed paths so many times before without ever meeting.”

“That’s incredible,” I said. “You know, coincidences like these are often the universe’s way of nudging us toward something significant. Sometimes, life has a way of orchestrating the perfect moment when we least expect it.”

Rick nodded, “I never really believed in fate, but this felt different—like it was meant to happen.”

“Exactly,” I said. “But what makes it special isn’t just the coincidence itself—it’s what you choose to do with it. Meeting someone by chance is magical, but building something meaningful out of it requires trust, communication, and effort. Coincidence might open the door, but teamwork keeps it open.”

Rick reflected for a moment and smiled, “You’re right, Bob. It’s not just about trusting the process but also taking action when opportunity knocks.”

Our conversation soon drifted to holiday plans, but later that evening, Rick’s experience lingered in my mind. I realized coincidences are life’s way of reminding us that while we can’t plan for serendipity, we can choose to embrace it. Trust the process but remember that turning a coincidence into something remarkable lies within our hands. So, this new year, be open to the unexpected—it just might lead you to your own miracle!