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How has Serendipity Changed your Life?

From the lens Serendipity, Luck and Coincidence.

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  • JaguarJulie Mar 17, 2012 @ 10:25 am | delete
    I've surely had my share of serendipity throughout my life ... and now have opened myself up to a new round ... hoping to find it changing my life.
  • MareeT Jan 30, 2012 @ 8:14 pm | delete
    It's something that could definitely pass you by if you don't recognize it! Nice lens!
  • Tipi Jan 30, 2012 @ 5:05 pm | delete
    Sweetly!
  • mary_lighthouse15 Jan 30, 2012 @ 3:44 pm | delete
    I remember the movie Serendipity. Thumbs up to this lens!
  • kathysart Jan 22, 2012 @ 12:47 pm | delete
    I think the trick it to NOTICE it and realize how magical life is. Love this lens.. angel blessed.
  • tembrooke Jan 16, 2012 @ 1:53 pm | delete
    I love the concept of Serendipity -- and it always reminds me of the movie "Serendipity" which is a great illustration of the concept. :-)
  • Brite-Ideas Dec 14, 2011 @ 3:19 pm | delete
    I have to post another comment - talk about serendipity..just after I posted my comment in your lens, and gave it a thumbs up, I received 110 Bonus points for reaching a specific comment level. HA! now that's "Serendipity"
  • thesuccess Dec 14, 2011 @ 3:39 pm | delete
    Hi
    I love those surprise bonuses as well!
  • Brite-Ideas Dec 14, 2011 @ 1:48 pm | delete
    Love this concept, this word and the movie about it..just watched the movie "Serendipity" again the other day..must have seen it 20 times now. I did a lens on luck that sort of ties into the concept of luck and coincidence.
  • Lisa Oct 27, 2011 @ 8:53 pm | delete
    A few months ago my parents were buying a trailer online and although the item was sold by the time they emailed, the next day I got a Facebook msg from an old friend of 30 years that I lost touch with. It turns out HE was the one with the trailer for sale. From that email he found me and we've just fallen in love.
  • karmicchristian Oct 19, 2011 @ 12:23 am | delete
    Nice read! I know and I believe! :)
  • cffutah Sep 27, 2011 @ 10:42 pm | delete
    Believer ... enjoyed the reading, very educational ... if you like browsing lens too, mine has a great educational topic with poll questions for my readers to enjoy.
  • EchoTarpeian Aug 31, 2011 @ 4:50 pm | delete
    believer!
  • englishhelp Aug 21, 2011 @ 4:50 pm | delete
    good read
  • MamaBelle Aug 16, 2011 @ 8:04 am | delete
    Interesting read. Great lens!
  • TheiPadGamer Jul 27, 2011 @ 6:17 pm | delete
    I'd like to think that serendipity or coincidence or luck doesn't exist. The harder you work and the more you think about what you want are potent combination to attracting what you want. :)
  • aesta1 Jul 15, 2011 @ 8:21 pm | delete
    I remembered encountering this word for the first time...it was like a revelation.
  • sukkran May 24, 2011 @ 9:03 pm | delete
    very interesting and informative read. nicely done.
  • SukoMiabals May 10, 2011 @ 3:51 pm | delete
    Fancy meeting you here! Coincidences do happen.
  • SereneSea May 7, 2011 @ 10:26 pm | delete
    More often than not, it is we who are controlling our lives, slowly we realize that we are the outcome of our own indulgences and Karma - complete 100 %. No tolerances whatsoever.
  • rhonney May 5, 2011 @ 11:42 am | delete
    nice lens...teach me please..
  • BeyondRoses Apr 20, 2011 @ 10:42 pm | delete
    Years ago as a young girl (many years) a friend use to tease me about the flirting boys working behind the counter at a local caferteria. Some years ago, I looked up into the face of a restaurant chain manager, helping out on the line during lunch rush. A couple years later, I married him :) .... Love the lens and your examples of Serendipity!
  • summersorbet Apr 2, 2011 @ 11:01 pm | delete
    Love this lens! Great job - and great personal stories of serendipity!
  • ChrisDay Mar 4, 2011 @ 2:55 am | delete
    It does amaze me, how often serendipity occurs - is it chance? Unlikely.
  • JeremiahStanghini Feb 24, 2011 @ 1:22 pm | delete
    That picture you've got as the intro is AWESOME! It sort of makes me want to go and get some spray paint and do it to the DIP sign that I know of about 20 miles away from where I live. lol

    With Love and Gratitude,

    Jeremiah
  • KimGiancaterino Feb 22, 2011 @ 10:49 pm | delete
    The "Titan" story is eerily chilling. I had not heard about that book, but with the 100-year anniversary of the Titanic disaster coming up, curiosities will surely be aroused. Thanks for putting these examples in one place. The possibility of serendipity allows me to roll with the punches and make the best of situations.
  • TheScriptedLandscape Feb 16, 2011 @ 9:43 pm | delete
    Love serendipity..it's what reminds us we are on the right path!
  • Wednesday_Elf Feb 4, 2011 @ 12:06 pm | delete
    Serendipity has occurred in my life and the lives of my family many times. It seems to go along with my frequently given advice to my 'kids' when something they wanted or tried didn't work out -- that the failure of this 'something' is often a springboard for something better or equally as good -- just wait for it!
  • sorana Feb 4, 2011 @ 12:55 am | delete
    Fantastic lens. Love it, both the lens and ... and serendipity ...
  • Ruthi Jan 25, 2011 @ 9:02 pm | delete
    Serendipity is such a splendid and winsome word!
  • JeremiahStanghini Jan 24, 2011 @ 1:40 am | delete
    Ahhh... serendipity, one of my favorite words. :-)

    With Love and Gratitude,

    Jeremiah
  • Dec 31, 2010 @ 10:35 pm | delete
    Fantastic lens. I've added it to my new lens about an angelic encounter, thanks!
  • Dec 31, 2010 @ 10:35 pm | delete
    Fantastic lens. I've added it to my new lens about an angelic encounter, thanks!
  • GabrielaFargasch Dec 21, 2010 @ 8:47 am | delete
    I believe that when we are feeling happy right now, expecting only good things, that's when Serendipity appears........ We can't control the "How" things are gonna turn out. We can only control our emotions. To be able to attract good things, we must be able to feel joy! Great lens!
  • norhaan Dec 15, 2010 @ 12:34 am | delete
    Yes, I believe that serendipity happened to me at least twice before. But probably I was not fully aware of them and so didn't take full advantage of them. After reading your lens, it dawned on me that I have to open my eyes more now. Thanks.
  • Tipi Nov 21, 2010 @ 8:00 pm | delete
    I'm not a big believer in luck, but there would seem to some of that involved playing poker. It would take a long time to explain how serendipity has changed my life. Its kind of like going through that mystical mandala maze in life, and we're so happy when we have found our way through.
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Nov 21, 2010 @ 9:56 am | delete
    Many times, the universe has blessed me with that when I have really needed it.
  • Ladymermaid Nov 12, 2010 @ 5:41 pm | delete
    Thank you so much for stopping by my way and I notice that you have one of my favorite books on this page...Outwitting Squirrels :)
  • LisaAuch Nov 9, 2010 @ 5:28 am | delete
    I wanted to write online but was a little fish out of water, and failed. I was drowning fish, I found Squidoo and now I am riding the waves, with the big fish and I love it! Blessed by an Angel. I loved the fact Mark Twain came in with the comet and out with it! Maybe he was an Angel in Disguise?!
  • kimmanleyort Nov 6, 2010 @ 8:11 am | delete
    Well hello, nice to meet you and thank you for blessing my heroes lens. I love both of those words, serendipity and synchronicity, and believe that they are happening everywhere and always. I look forward to reading more of your interesting lenses.
  • ShamanicShift Oct 19, 2010 @ 8:10 pm | delete
    I enjoy serendipitous synchronicitous blessed, fortunate, lucky new, here and now FUN! Thank-you for visiting my Emergen-C lens. Wow -- You have quite an amazing collection of inspiring, encouraging lenses to ponder.
  • Oct 16, 2010 @ 12:18 am | delete
    Thank you for a really interesting lens. I believe some things that happen are so much more than coincidence.
  • drifter0658 Oct 6, 2010 @ 7:05 pm | delete
    Serendipity ~ by far my favorite word and concept in the English Language. I have long believed that the ultimate happiness lies in recognition of pleasant surprises, no matter how great or small.

    Do you smell the smoke of a burn out blessing? This lens is featured at http://www.squidoo.com/chaotic-good
  • RebeccaE Sep 28, 2010 @ 12:49 pm | delete
    love teh concept and yes I beleive I was brought to this lens, thanks for it, put a positiveoutlook on my day!
  • MysticTurtle Sep 18, 2010 @ 9:06 am | delete
    I love serendipitous occurrences. They happen more often than we think, just because we don't always recognize them, and we often call them coincidence. I believe there's no such thing as coincidence. Love this lens!
  • Leo9 Apr 23, 2010 @ 9:59 pm | delete
    I've become quite obsessed with serendipity and synchronicity! Great lens. I have a copy of Jung's book on Synchronicity that you have on your Amazon module. I've read it several times over and I'm still gaining new insights from it. In fact, reading it led to a massive change in my life when I decided to test his thoughts on the power of the wish by wishing an old flame back into my life. He turned up the very next day (after 12 years) and we're soon to be married...
  • thesuccess Apr 25, 2010 @ 1:05 pm | delete
    Leo9 congratulations!
  • aesta1 Mar 28, 2010 @ 12:53 am | delete
    Enjoyed this lens. I love serendipitous moments.
  • Jewelsofawe Jan 16, 2010 @ 1:42 pm | delete
    By the way Congrats on giant squid! I made the 100 club at the same time you made giant. Woo hoo to us both!
  • thesuccess Jan 17, 2010 @ 2:00 pm | delete
    JoA
    The more lenses I create the more I think of!
  • Jewelsofawe Jan 16, 2010 @ 1:41 pm | delete
    Blessing this lens!
  • thesuccess Jan 17, 2010 @ 10:59 am | delete
    JoA
    W00t and thanks the first blessing for a lens is special
  • Sylvestermouse Nov 28, 2009 @ 7:37 am | delete
    Serendipity is not really a word I have ever really given much thought to before reading this lens. I would honestly have to say that stumbling upon Squidoo has changed my life. In an interviews for a blog, I answered one question by stating that I joined Squidoo to promote my Ebay store but I found a venue to write about thinks I didn't even know I wanted to talk about. I believe that fits the definition of Serendipity.
  • thesuccess Nov 28, 2009 @ 7:52 am | delete
    I would agree with you. I also felt instantly right at home with Squidoo which doesn't always happen I can assure you. Happy Squidding
  • thesuccess Nov 10, 2009 @ 6:07 pm | in reply to Jewelsofawe | delete
    Thanks for cherring Jewelsofawe, Serendipity is a happy word, it's the surprise around the corner
  • Jewelsofawe Nov 10, 2009 @ 4:38 pm | delete
    I love this word! Cheering you for giant squid!
  • thesuccess Jul 22, 2009 @ 3:42 am | delete
    JaguarJulie
    Was 2008 Giant Squid of the Year. Stuffed Cabbage was awarded the Best Cooking Lens, earned a purple star, and was a #1 Lens. The Journal of the Traveling Squid and How to Create a Patio With Stone Pavers have also earned a purple star!
    Do you remember how you first thought of doing a Stuffed Cabbage lens?
  • JaguarJulie Jul 21, 2009 @ 5:28 pm | delete
    I just love the sound of Serendipity = would you believe that we stumbled upon a large home some time ago in a gated area nearby -- Serendipity was the name of it! Wished we could get a tour of it.

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