For several days now, I’ve been thinking about the luck of *not* getting something you really want. There’s this thing I deeply desire, something I’ve chased for almost a decade. I’ve tried every possible way to reach it, and every failure stings. I’ve convinced myself that once I have it, I’ll finally be happy—truly, permanently happy. My efforts? Oh, my dear, they’ve been enormous. A whole decade! Crazy, isn’t it? 

But lately, my perspective has started to shift. What if *not* getting this thing is actually a stroke of luck? What if it wouldn’t bring me the happiness I imagine? Maybe I’m better off without it, or maybe the universe is preparing something far greater—something I can’t yet see. And if, one day, this elusive thing finally lands in my lap, it will be at the *right* time. 

I am, after all, just an ordinary human. I can only see a small fraction of the whole picture. 

Still, I fiercely believe in miracles. And I know that belief itself is an invitation. Yes, my dear, we *can* invite miracles into our lives. But how will we know when they arrive? That’s the fun part—we might recognize them immediately, or they might unfold so quietly that we only realize them in hindsight. 

Maybe this struggle, these so-called misfortunes, are miracles in disguise. Each challenge has shaped me, made me stronger. I’ve been broken, fallen flat on my face, yet every day I rise again, wearing the most genuine smile in the world. I can walk through this. And one fateful day, everything will turn around, and I will live with ease. 

I write this not because I *know* it will happen, but because I *need* to remind myself that miracles exist. And that I must keep going—so I can meet them when they arrive. 

And, my dear reader, if you too are waiting for a miracle, I hope you find comfort in knowing you’re not alone. Life has a way of surprising us, often in ways we never expect. Keep believing, keep moving forward, and trust that your miracle is on its way—perhaps already unfolding in ways you can’t yet see. Until then, be kind to yourself and cherish the journey. 

Karin Sabrina