Tell us a story: lucky break

What is one miraculous or extremely lucky thing that happened to you recently? 

Your favorite things (2)

What is one favorite thing that you learned about only by accident?  Do you tend to cherish things more if they're not well known, like a secret that you happened to get in on?

Tell us a story: lucky timing

Tell us about a case of highly unlikely perfect timing -- a time when something or someone came along with just what you needed at that moment to reach a goal, overcome an obstacle, or get out of trouble. What was the situation, and who or what showed up at just the right time?

A little bit of help

What happened this week that you could count as a miracle, or a well-timed lucky break, or a surprise bit of help from an unexpected source?

How to find a treasure

Thinking of all the things you love, did you mostly come across them accidentally and unexpectedly, or did you actively go searching for them?

This week's theme is the things you love.

Tell us a story: a great find

Tell us a story about an unexpected shopping triumph. Where were you when you stumbled across something rare and special, or got something you needed or wanted at a laughably low price?

Blessed disappointments

Some things that seem disappointing at the time turn out to be blessings, because they put you on a path to something even better. What is one example where you can honestly say you're grateful that you didn't get what you wanted at the time?

This week's theme is gratitude.

Lucky streak

Who is the luckiest person you know?

Is their good luck contagious? That is, do you feel more lucky when you're around that person?

This week's theme is good luck.

Fortunately

Thinking over the whole narrative of your life, what decision point or turning point in your life story depended on unlikely events that just happened to turn in your favor?

Have you ever imagined how your life might have gone differently if you hadn't had the help of that decisive stroke of luck?

This week's theme is good luck.

Luck of the draw

Did you ever win a big lottery or sweepstakes prize, or some other prize determine entirely by chance? How many other people entered that same contest? What were the odds that you would end up the winner?

This weeks theme is good luck.

Good luck charm

Have you ever had your own good luck charm, an object that you carried with you because you believed (or at least hoped) that it brought you luck? What was that object, and where did it come from? If you don't have it anymore, what happened to it?

This week's theme is good luck.

Good luck

We say "good luck" to friends to offer our support. It means, "I know there are factors outside your control, but I hope you succeed." But, in everyday conversation, the words "good luck" are often said sarcastically, with a not-so-supportive meaning: "You're wasting your effort. I already know you're going to fail."

When was the last time you said "good luck" to someone? On that occasion, which meaning of the phrase did you intend?

This week's theme is good luck.

On second thought

What is one big mistake that you, luckily, were able to catch and correct before it was too late?

This week's theme is mistakes.

Accidentally perfect

Did you ever forget an ingredient and accidentally invent an interesting new dish? Did you show up on the wrong day and end up at a better event than the one you had planned to attend? What is one mistake you made that turned out surprisingly well?

This week's theme is mistakes.

Beating the odds

Though individual deaths are hard to predict, on average the causes of death are well understood. Do you know the leading causes of death for people like you, based on your age and where you live?

Have you taken specific steps to reduce your chances of death, for example, by adopting healthy habits or avoiding risky situations?

(US statistics: 15 Leading Causes of Death in 5-year Age Groups)

This week's theme is death.

When I win the lottery

Do you dream of striking it rich? How often do you buy a lottery ticket? Have you worked out detailed plans for what you will do if you win a million dollars?

This week's theme is money.

Tell us a story: Lucky I was there

What was one time when you just happened to be in the right place to help someone who needed immediate assistance — for example, to escape danger, avoid embarrassment, or handle an emergency?

Tell us a story: and the winner is...

Have you ever won anything? What's the most notable thing you've ever won? A large amount of money? A cool piece of electronic merchandise? A trip to somewhere fabulous? The chance to meet somebody famous? A tremendous stuffed toy?

Did you win this great prize by luck, or was skill or talent involved?

Tell us a story: Brush with fame

Who is the most famous or most admired person you've ever met face to face?

Tell us a story: Strangely enough, we met when...

What was one unlikely situation where you made a new friend?