Is it just luck, or...?

Several things and circumstances have recently come together to make me feel like I am leading a very lucky and incredibly wonderful life. Some great news came late last night that only heightens the feeling of having everything come together in a way that I could have not even dared to hope for even three months ago. With these many good things come changes, but all good, all welcome adjustments.

This morning when I remarked to a friend that I felt so lucky upon sharing more good news, she responded by saying something like: It is only luck if it truly comes out of the blue. You are not giving yourself the credit you are due when you say it is luck. You have worked hard, positioned yourself well, and been very thoughtful about your life. These are the fruits of your labor- they are not happening without reason. You have made them happen, so rejoice in that.

I thought that was a very kind thing to say (even if I do feel like some of it is still pure luck and a lot of it is privilege). I do often feel like people have the option of creating their own realities and opportunities, so I guess it was good to be reminded of this when it pertains to me.

So as I continue on my (very) merry way today, I am going to both celebrate my luck as well as my responsibility for my good fortune. I will also try to pack some of it away, and save it for those times when I don't feel quite so lucky or so accomplished or so responsible...