Figuring out ways to be more active than passive can assist in our sense of "luck."

Having a positive mindset, being prepared, and problem-solving are part of creating our destiny.

A dirty lens, rocks in rivers, and flat tires represent relevant metaphors in this domain.

Four-leaf clovers, cracks in the sidewalk, salt over the shoulder, crossed fingers, ladybugs, black cats, sevens, thirteens, or blowing on dice can all evoke different luck-related symbols. Many cultures have stories and superstitions about actions or objects being lucky or unlucky, but the one thing we know for sure is that deliberate, persistent action helps us create our own luck.

Yes, there are random acts of life that occur, from winning a raffle ticket to being the unfortunate victim of someone else running a red light; however, most of life relates to our taking definitive action to create the kind of life towards which we are striving. Even when seemingly lucky or unlucky things occur in our life, how we choose to handle those matters most.

Four metaphors are presented here to highlight key aspects of adopting an active approach to life. When we foster positive mindsets and seize opportunities through consistent effort, we create ways to attract good fortune for ourselves.

Positive Mindset: Cleaning the Lens

How we approach life and our situations matters. If our glasses or camera lens are smudged, the world appears dirty and blurry. But if we clean off the dirt (negativity), the same situation can seem quite different. There may be many reasons why we've developed a pessimistic view, but we can work to change how we approach situations. If we actively look for opportunities, maintain a more positive mindset, and adopt a more "I can" or “I will try” attitude, we approach life in........

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